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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,862.47, 372,254.08 and 174,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,862.47, 372,254.08 and 174,369.16 is: 240,528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,862.47 : 372,254.08 = 174,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,862.47/372,254.08 = 174,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,862.47x = 372,254.08 × 174,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,862.47x = 64,909,629,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,629,869.61/269,862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,528.56

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