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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,863.32, 372,255.27 and 174,370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,863.32, 372,255.27 and 174,370.02 is: 240,529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,863.32 : 372,255.27 = 174,370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,863.32/372,255.27 = 174,370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,863.32x = 372,255.27 × 174,370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,863.32x = 64,910,158,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910,158,875.01/269,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,529.76

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