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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,080.92, 370,943.82 and 188,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,080.92, 370,943.82 and 188,258.04 is: 259,524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,080.92 : 370,943.82 = 188,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,080.92/370,943.82 = 188,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,080.92x = 370,943.82 × 188,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,080.92x = 69,833,156,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,833,156,503.31/269,080.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,524.74

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