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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,071.92, 370,931.40 and 188,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,071.92, 370,931.40 and 188,249.04 is: 259,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,071.92 : 370,931.40 = 188,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,071.92/370,931.40 = 188,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,071.92x = 370,931.40 × 188,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,071.92x = 69,827,479,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,827,479,955.86/269,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,512.33

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