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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,074, 371,248.23 and 187,310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,074, 371,248.23 and 187,310.62 is: 258,437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,074 : 371,248.23 = 187,310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,074/371,248.23 = 187,310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,074x = 371,248.23 × 187,310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,074x = 69,538,736,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,538,736,135.20/269,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,437.22

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