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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,060.91, 403,314.44 and 119,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,060.91, 403,314.44 and 119,371.70 is: 178,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,060.91 : 403,314.44 = 119,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,060.91/403,314.44 = 119,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,060.91x = 403,314.44 × 119,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,060.91x = 48,144,327,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144,327,723.92/269,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,934.68

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