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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,421.96, 371,712.06 and 173,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,421.96, 371,712.06 and 173,993.16 is: 240,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,421.96 : 371,712.06 = 173,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,421.96/371,712.06 = 173,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,421.96x = 371,712.06 × 173,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,421.96x = 64,675,355,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,675,355,929.51/269,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,052.28

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