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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,546.89, 372,094.27 and 174,100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,546.89, 372,094.27 and 174,100.14 is: 240,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,546.89 : 372,094.27 = 174,100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,546.89/372,094.27 = 174,100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,546.89x = 372,094.27 × 174,100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,546.89x = 64,781,664,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,664,500.20/269,546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,335.42

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