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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,569.48, 371,841.04 and 172,740.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,569.48, 371,841.04 and 172,740.74 is: 238,276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,569.48 : 371,841.04 = 172,740.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,569.48/371,841.04 = 172,740.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,569.48x = 371,841.04 × 172,740.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,569.48x = 64,232,096,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,096,411.97/269,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,276.59

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