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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,158.55, 403,796.94 and 79,604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,158.55, 403,796.94 and 79,604.14 is: 119,423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,158.55 : 403,796.94 = 79,604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,158.55/403,796.94 = 79,604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,158.55x = 403,796.94 × 79,604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,158.55x = 32,143,908,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,908,143.33/269,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,423.69

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