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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,241.82, 371,476.41 and 173,802.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,241.82, 371,476.41 and 173,802.82 is: 239,797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,241.82 : 371,476.41 = 173,802.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,241.82/371,476.41 = 173,802.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,241.82x = 371,476.41 × 173,802.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,241.82x = 64,563,647,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,563,647,621.48/269,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,797.99

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