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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,546.62, 372,093.92 and 174,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,546.62, 372,093.92 and 174,099.88 is: 240,335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,546.62 : 372,093.92 = 174,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,546.62/372,093.92 = 174,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,546.62x = 372,093.92 × 174,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,546.62x = 64,781,506,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,506,820.73/269,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,335.07

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