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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,104.79, 371,742.32 and 254,933.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,104.79, 371,742.32 and 254,933.03 is: 352,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,104.79 : 371,742.32 = 254,933.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,104.79/371,742.32 = 254,933.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,104.79x = 371,742.32 × 254,933.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,104.79x = 94,769,394,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,769,394,795.45/269,104.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,165.40

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