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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,554.14, 372,104.26 and 174,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,554.14, 372,104.26 and 174,107.40 is: 240,345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,554.14 : 372,104.26 = 174,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,554.14/372,104.26 = 174,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,554.14x = 372,104.26 × 174,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,554.14x = 64,786,105,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,786,105,237.52/269,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,345.43

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