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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,942.61, 372,364.43 and 174,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,942.61, 372,364.43 and 174,449.30 is: 240,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,942.61 : 372,364.43 = 174,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,942.61/372,364.43 = 174,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,942.61x = 372,364.43 × 174,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,942.61x = 64,958,714,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,958,714,516.66/269,942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,638.98

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