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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,861.57, 372,252.85 and 174,368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,861.57, 372,252.85 and 174,368.27 is: 240,527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,861.57 : 372,252.85 = 174,368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,861.57/372,252.85 = 174,368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,861.57x = 372,252.85 × 174,368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,861.57x = 64,909,085,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,085,105.93/269,861.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,527.34

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