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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,907, 404,584.02 and 112,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,907, 404,584.02 and 112,227 is: 168,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,907 : 404,584.02 = 112,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,907/404,584.02 = 112,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,907x = 404,584.02 × 112,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,907x = 45,405,250,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,405,250,812.54/269,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,225.54

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