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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,066.92, 370,924.50 and 188,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,066.92, 370,924.50 and 188,244.04 is: 259,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,066.92 : 370,924.50 = 188,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,066.92/370,924.50 = 188,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,066.92x = 370,924.50 × 188,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,066.92x = 69,824,326,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,824,326,414.98/269,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,505.43

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