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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,256.39, 403,957.31 and 82,262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,256.39, 403,957.31 and 82,262.79 is: 123,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,256.39 : 403,957.31 = 82,262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,256.39/403,957.31 = 82,262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,256.39x = 403,957.31 × 82,262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,256.39x = 33,230,655,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230,655,361.49/269,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,416.40

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