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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,539, 372,083.40 and 174,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,539, 372,083.40 and 174,092.24 is: 240,324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,539 : 372,083.40 = 174,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,539/372,083.40 = 174,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,539x = 372,083.40 × 174,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,539x = 64,776,832,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,776,832,572.82/269,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,324.53

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