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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,862.32, 372,253.89 and 174,369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,862.32, 372,253.89 and 174,369.02 is: 240,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,862.32 : 372,253.89 = 174,369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,862.32/372,253.89 = 174,369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,862.32x = 372,253.89 × 174,369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,862.32x = 64,909,544,129.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,544,129.22/269,862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,528.37

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