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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,298.96, 404,543.48 and 269,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,298.96, 404,543.48 and 269,177.68 is: 371,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,298.96 : 404,543.48 = 269,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,298.96/404,543.48 = 269,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,298.96x = 404,543.48 × 269,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,298.96x = 108,894,075,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,894,075,405.53/293,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,273.31

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