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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,540.23, 403,982.38 and 190,677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,540.23, 403,982.38 and 190,677.19 is: 285,783.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,540.23 : 403,982.38 = 190,677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,540.23/403,982.38 = 190,677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,540.23x = 403,982.38 × 190,677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,540.23x = 77,030,225,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,030,225,027.91/269,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,783.78

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