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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,265.06, 403,897.59 and 82,274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,265.06, 403,897.59 and 82,274.94 is: 123,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,265.06 : 403,897.59 = 82,274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,265.06/403,897.59 = 82,274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,265.06x = 403,897.59 × 82,274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,265.06x = 33,230,647,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230,647,552.53/269,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,412.40

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