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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,539.76, 372,084.42 and 174,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,539.76, 372,084.42 and 174,093 is: 240,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,539.76 : 372,084.42 = 174,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,539.76/372,084.42 = 174,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,539.76x = 372,084.42 × 174,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,539.76x = 64,777,292,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,777,292,931.06/269,539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,325.56

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