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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,276.98, 403,997.50 and 127,231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,276.98, 403,997.50 and 127,231.32 is: 190,885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,276.98 : 403,997.50 = 127,231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,276.98/403,997.50 = 127,231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,276.98x = 403,997.50 × 127,231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,276.98x = 51,401,135,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,401,135,201.70/269,276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,885.74

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