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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,154.09, 371,126.61 and 172,228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,154.09, 371,126.61 and 172,228.68 is: 237,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,154.09 : 371,126.61 = 172,228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,154.09/371,126.61 = 172,228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,154.09x = 371,126.61 × 172,228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,154.09x = 63,918,646,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,918,646,153.17/269,154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,479.75

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