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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,240.32, 371,474.34 and 173,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,240.32, 371,474.34 and 173,801.32 is: 239,795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,240.32 : 371,474.34 = 173,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,240.32/371,474.34 = 173,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,240.32x = 371,474.34 × 173,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,240.32x = 64,562,730,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562,730,638.13/269,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,795.92

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