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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,279.70, 403,919.55 and 185,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,279.70, 403,919.55 and 185,298.90 is: 277,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,279.70 : 403,919.55 = 185,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,279.70/403,919.55 = 185,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,279.70x = 403,919.55 × 185,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,279.70x = 74,845,848,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,845,848,303.50/269,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,948.35

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