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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,544.63, 372,091.15 and 174,097.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,544.63, 372,091.15 and 174,097.87 is: 240,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,544.63 : 372,091.15 = 174,097.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,544.63/372,091.15 = 174,097.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,544.63x = 372,091.15 × 174,097.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,544.63x = 64,780,278,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,780,278,041.26/269,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,332.29

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