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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,114.85, 371,311.43 and 173,506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,114.85, 371,311.43 and 173,506.50 is: 239,395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,114.85 : 371,311.43 = 173,506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,114.85/371,311.43 = 173,506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,114.85x = 371,311.43 × 173,506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,114.85x = 64,424,945,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,945,761.76/269,114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,395.73

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