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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,943.69, 403,459.31 and 79,423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,943.69, 403,459.31 and 79,423.22 is: 119,147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,943.69 : 403,459.31 = 79,423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,943.69/403,459.31 = 79,423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,943.69x = 403,459.31 × 79,423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,943.69x = 32,044,037,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,037,539.18/268,943.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,147.76

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