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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,546.32, 372,093.48 and 174,099.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,546.32, 372,093.48 and 174,099.57 is: 240,334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,546.32 : 372,093.48 = 174,099.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,546.32/372,093.48 = 174,099.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,546.32x = 372,093.48 × 174,099.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,546.32x = 64,781,313,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,313,472.45/269,546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,334.62

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