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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,542.23, 403,985.37 and 190,679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,542.23, 403,985.37 and 190,679.19 is: 285,786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,542.23 : 403,985.37 = 190,679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,542.23/403,985.37 = 190,679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,542.23x = 403,985.37 × 190,679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,542.23x = 77,031,603,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,031,603,123.45/269,542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,786.77

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