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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,553.65, 372,103.56 and 174,106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,553.65, 372,103.56 and 174,106.89 is: 240,344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,553.65 : 372,103.56 = 174,106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,553.65/372,103.56 = 174,106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,553.65x = 372,103.56 × 174,106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,553.65x = 64,785,793,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,785,793,589.53/269,553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,344.71

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