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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,811, 404,736.12 and 103,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,811, 404,736.12 and 103,599 is: 155,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,811 : 404,736.12 = 103,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,811/404,736.12 = 103,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,811x = 404,736.12 × 103,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,811x = 41,930,257,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930,257,295.88/269,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,406.03

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