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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,244.32, 371,479.86 and 173,805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,244.32, 371,479.86 and 173,805.32 is: 239,801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,244.32 : 371,479.86 = 173,805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,244.32/371,479.86 = 173,805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,244.32x = 371,479.86 × 173,805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,244.32x = 64,565,175,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,565,175,940.86/269,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,801.44

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