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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,689.14, 372,010.68 and 174,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,689.14, 372,010.68 and 174,252.12 is: 240,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,689.14 : 372,010.68 = 174,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,689.14/372,010.68 = 174,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,689.14x = 372,010.68 × 174,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,689.14x = 64,823,649,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823,649,652.64/269,689.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,364.33

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