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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,181.42, 404,381.78 and 269,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,181.42, 404,381.78 and 269,060.27 is: 371,111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,181.42 : 404,381.78 = 269,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,181.42/404,381.78 = 269,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,181.42x = 404,381.78 × 269,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,181.42x = 108,803,073,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,803,073,619.38/293,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,111.77

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