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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,303.36, 404,549.51 and 269,182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,303.36, 404,549.51 and 269,182.05 is: 371,279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,303.36 : 404,549.51 = 269,182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,303.36/404,549.51 = 269,182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,303.36x = 404,549.51 × 269,182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,303.36x = 108,897,463,565.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,897,463,565.33/293,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,279.29

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