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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,150.61, 403,725.91 and 79,596.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,150.61, 403,725.91 and 79,596.21 is: 119,394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,150.61 : 403,725.91 = 79,596.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,150.61/403,725.91 = 79,596.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,150.61x = 403,725.91 × 79,596.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,150.61x = 32,135,052,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,135,052,314.80/269,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,394.31

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