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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,242.32, 371,477.10 and 173,803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,242.32, 371,477.10 and 173,803.32 is: 239,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,242.32 : 371,477.10 = 173,803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,242.32/371,477.10 = 173,803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,242.32x = 371,477.10 × 173,803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,242.32x = 64,563,953,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,563,953,283.97/269,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,798.68

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