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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,862.57, 372,254.23 and 174,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,862.57, 372,254.23 and 174,369.27 is: 240,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,862.57 : 372,254.23 = 174,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,862.57/372,254.23 = 174,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,862.57x = 372,254.23 × 174,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,862.57x = 64,909,698,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,698,339.51/269,862.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,528.72

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