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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,082.92, 370,946.58 and 188,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,082.92, 370,946.58 and 188,260.04 is: 259,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,082.92 : 370,946.58 = 188,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,082.92/370,946.58 = 188,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,082.92x = 370,946.58 × 188,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,082.92x = 69,834,417,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,834,417,988.66/269,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,527.50

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