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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,540.76, 372,085.80 and 174,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,540.76, 372,085.80 and 174,094 is: 240,326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,540.76 : 372,085.80 = 174,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,540.76/372,085.80 = 174,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,540.76x = 372,085.80 × 174,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,540.76x = 64,777,905,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,777,905,265.20/269,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,326.94

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