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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,373.89, 404,062.86 and 119,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,373.89, 404,062.86 and 119,573.91 is: 179,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,373.89 : 404,062.86 = 119,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,373.89/404,062.86 = 119,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,373.89x = 404,062.86 × 119,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,373.89x = 48,315,376,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,315,376,055.98/269,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,361.76

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