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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,716.86, 372,095.84 and 189,196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,716.86, 372,095.84 and 189,196.99 is: 261,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,716.86 : 372,095.84 = 189,196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,716.86/372,095.84 = 189,196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,716.86x = 372,095.84 × 189,196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,716.86x = 70,399,412,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,399,412,462.27/269,716.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,012.28

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