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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,683.05, 372,005.49 and 172,852.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,683.05, 372,005.49 and 172,852.41 is: 238,435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,683.05 : 372,005.49 = 172,852.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,683.05/372,005.49 = 172,852.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,683.05x = 372,005.49 × 172,852.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,683.05x = 64,302,045,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,302,045,479.73/269,683.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,435.62

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