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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,065.92, 370,923.12 and 188,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,065.92, 370,923.12 and 188,243.04 is: 259,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,065.92 : 370,923.12 = 188,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,065.92/370,923.12 = 188,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,065.92x = 370,923.12 × 188,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,065.92x = 69,823,695,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,823,695,715.08/269,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,504.05

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