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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,268.70, 403,903.05 and 185,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,268.70, 403,903.05 and 185,287.90 is: 277,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,268.70 : 403,903.05 = 185,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,268.70/403,903.05 = 185,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,268.70x = 403,903.05 × 185,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,268.70x = 74,838,347,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838,347,938.10/269,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,931.85

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