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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,540.98, 403,983.51 and 190,677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,540.98, 403,983.51 and 190,677.94 is: 285,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,540.98 : 403,983.51 = 190,677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,540.98/403,983.51 = 190,677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,540.98x = 403,983.51 × 190,677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,540.98x = 77,030,743,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,030,743,480.77/269,540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,784.91

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