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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,536.01, 372,079.25 and 174,089.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,536.01, 372,079.25 and 174,089.25 is: 240,320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,536.01 : 372,079.25 = 174,089.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,536.01/372,079.25 = 174,089.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,536.01x = 372,079.25 × 174,089.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,536.01x = 64,774,996,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,774,996,702.62/269,536.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,320.39

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