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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,683.08, 372,005.46 and 172,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,683.08, 372,005.46 and 172,852.44 is: 238,435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,683.08 : 372,005.46 = 172,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,683.08/372,005.46 = 172,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,683.08x = 372,005.46 × 172,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,683.08x = 64,302,051,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,302,051,454.32/269,683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,435.62

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