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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,307.42, 404,555.12 and 269,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,307.42, 404,555.12 and 269,186.10 is: 371,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,307.42 : 404,555.12 = 269,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,307.42/404,555.12 = 269,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,307.42x = 404,555.12 × 269,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,307.42x = 108,900,614,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,900,614,987.83/293,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,284.90

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