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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,126.70, 403,690.05 and 185,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,126.70, 403,690.05 and 185,145.90 is: 277,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,126.70 : 403,690.05 = 185,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,126.70/403,690.05 = 185,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,126.70x = 403,690.05 × 185,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,126.70x = 74,741,557,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,741,557,628.30/269,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,718.85

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