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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,717.20, 371,999.41 and 172,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,717.20, 371,999.41 and 172,930.30 is: 238,508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,717.20 : 371,999.41 = 172,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,717.20/371,999.41 = 172,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,717.20x = 371,999.41 × 172,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,717.20x = 64,329,968,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329,968,208.80/269,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,508.96

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