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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,186.70, 371,412.64 and 177,296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,186.70, 371,412.64 and 177,296.25 is: 244,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,186.70 : 371,412.64 = 177,296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,186.70/371,412.64 = 177,296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,186.70x = 371,412.64 × 177,296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,186.70x = 65,850,067,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,850,067,831.36/269,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,626.01

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