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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,089, 371,378.46 and 173,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,089, 371,378.46 and 173,872.60 is: 239,967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,089 : 371,378.46 = 173,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,089/371,378.46 = 173,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,089x = 371,378.46 × 173,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,089x = 64,572,538,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,572,538,424.20/269,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,967.22

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