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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,083.92, 370,947.96 and 188,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,083.92, 370,947.96 and 188,261.04 is: 259,528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,083.92 : 370,947.96 = 188,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,083.92/370,947.96 = 188,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,083.92x = 370,947.96 × 188,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,083.92x = 69,835,048,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,835,048,735.48/269,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,528.88

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