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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,371.82, 404,055.06 and 103,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,371.82, 404,055.06 and 103,159.82 is: 154,738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,371.82 : 404,055.06 = 103,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,371.82/404,055.06 = 103,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,371.82x = 404,055.06 × 103,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,371.82x = 41,682,247,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682,247,259.69/269,371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,738.71

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