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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,553.90, 372,103.91 and 174,107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,553.90, 372,103.91 and 174,107.14 is: 240,345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,553.90 : 372,103.91 = 174,107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,553.90/372,103.91 = 174,107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,553.90x = 372,103.91 × 174,107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,553.90x = 64,785,947,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,785,947,552.92/269,553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,345.06

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