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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,174.09, 403,149.08 and 208,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,174.09, 403,149.08 and 208,718.12 is: 312,602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,174.09 : 403,149.08 = 208,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,174.09/403,149.08 = 208,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,174.09x = 403,149.08 × 208,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,174.09x = 84,144,519,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,144,519,587.00/269,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,602.59

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