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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,809.78, 404,716.30 and 120,014.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,809.78, 404,716.30 and 120,014.86 is: 180,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,809.78 : 404,716.30 = 120,014.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,809.78/404,716.30 = 120,014.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,809.78x = 404,716.30 × 120,014.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,809.78x = 48,571,970,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,571,970,084.22/269,809.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,023.02

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