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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,557.61, 372,109.07 and 174,110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,557.61, 372,109.07 and 174,110.86 is: 240,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,557.61 : 372,109.07 = 174,110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,557.61/372,109.07 = 174,110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,557.61x = 372,109.07 × 174,110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,557.61x = 64,788,228,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,788,228,390.67/269,557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,350.21

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