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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,239.32, 371,472.96 and 173,800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,239.32, 371,472.96 and 173,800.32 is: 239,794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,239.32 : 371,472.96 = 173,800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,239.32/371,472.96 = 173,800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,239.32x = 371,472.96 × 173,800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,239.32x = 64,562,119,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562,119,319.35/269,239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,794.54

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