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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,731, 404,615.94 and 103,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,731, 404,615.94 and 103,519 is: 155,285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,731 : 404,615.94 = 103,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,731/404,615.94 = 103,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,731x = 404,615.94 × 103,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,731x = 41,885,437,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,885,437,492.86/269,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,285.96

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