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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,177.96, 371,376.42 and 173,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,177.96, 371,376.42 and 173,748.08 is: 239,714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,177.96 : 371,376.42 = 173,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,177.96/371,376.42 = 173,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,177.96x = 371,376.42 × 173,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,177.96x = 64,525,939,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,525,939,932.27/269,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,714.80

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