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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,996.60, 404,735.70 and 209,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,996.60, 404,735.70 and 209,991.80 is: 314,786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,996.60 : 404,735.70 = 209,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,996.60/404,735.70 = 209,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,996.60x = 404,735.70 × 209,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,996.60x = 84,991,178,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,991,178,167.26/269,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,786.11

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