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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,523, 404,111.66 and 111,860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,523, 404,111.66 and 111,860.28 is: 167,718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,523 : 404,111.66 = 111,860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,523/404,111.66 = 111,860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,523x = 404,111.66 × 111,860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,523x = 45,204,043,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204,043,438.86/269,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,718.69

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