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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,995.84, 403,587.16 and 119,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,995.84, 403,587.16 and 119,341.21 is: 179,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,995.84 : 403,587.16 = 119,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,995.84/403,587.16 = 119,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,995.84x = 403,587.16 × 119,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,995.84x = 48,164,580,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164,580,014.86/268,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,053.25

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