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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,112.60, 371,308.32 and 173,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,112.60, 371,308.32 and 173,504.25 is: 239,392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,112.60 : 371,308.32 = 173,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,112.60/371,308.32 = 173,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,112.60x = 371,308.32 × 173,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,112.60x = 64,423,571,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423,571,580.36/269,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,392.62

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