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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,297.96, 404,542.10 and 269,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,297.96, 404,542.10 and 269,176.68 is: 371,271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,297.96 : 404,542.10 = 269,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,297.96/404,542.10 = 269,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,297.96x = 404,542.10 × 269,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,297.96x = 108,893,300,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,893,300,071.17/293,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,271.93

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