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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,178.96, 371,377.80 and 173,749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,178.96, 371,377.80 and 173,749.08 is: 239,716.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,178.96 : 371,377.80 = 173,749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,178.96/371,377.80 = 173,749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,178.96x = 371,377.80 × 173,749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,178.96x = 64,526,551,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,526,551,082.42/269,178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,716.18

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