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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,228.16, 404,029.62 and 111,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,228.16, 404,029.62 and 111,457.44 is: 167,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,228.16 : 404,029.62 = 111,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,228.16/404,029.62 = 111,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,228.16x = 404,029.62 × 111,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,228.16x = 45,032,107,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032,107,129.37/269,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,263.73

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