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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,615.20, 404,228.40 and 176,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,615.20, 404,228.40 and 176,173.60 is: 264,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,615.20 : 404,228.40 = 176,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,615.20/404,228.40 = 176,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,615.20x = 404,228.40 × 176,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,615.20x = 71,214,372,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,214,372,450.24/269,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,133.37

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