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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,623.92, 372,006.36 and 174,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,623.92, 372,006.36 and 174,134.64 is: 240,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,623.92 : 372,006.36 = 174,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,623.92/372,006.36 = 174,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,623.92x = 372,006.36 × 174,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,623.92x = 64,779,193,576.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,779,193,576.31/269,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,257.59

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