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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,127.97, 403,414.92 and 119,438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,127.97, 403,414.92 and 119,438.75 is: 179,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,127.97 : 403,414.92 = 119,438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,127.97/403,414.92 = 119,438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,127.97x = 403,414.92 × 119,438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,127.97x = 48,183,373,776.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,183,373,776.15/269,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,035.18

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