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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,519.30, 371,655.24 and 187,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,519.30, 371,655.24 and 187,942.40 is: 259,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,519.30 : 371,655.24 = 187,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,519.30/371,655.24 = 187,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,519.30x = 371,655.24 × 187,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,519.30x = 69,849,777,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,849,777,778.18/269,519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,164.29

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