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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,682.05, 372,004.11 and 172,851.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,682.05, 372,004.11 and 172,851.41 is: 238,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,682.05 : 372,004.11 = 172,851.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,682.05/372,004.11 = 172,851.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,682.05x = 372,004.11 × 172,851.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,682.05x = 64,301,434,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,301,434,939.30/269,682.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,434.24

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