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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,175.96, 371,373.66 and 173,746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,175.96, 371,373.66 and 173,746.08 is: 239,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,175.96 : 371,373.66 = 173,746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,175.96/371,373.66 = 173,746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,175.96x = 371,373.66 × 173,746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,175.96x = 64,524,717,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524,717,640.25/269,175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,712.04

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