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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,856.16, 445,555.84 and 269,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,856.16, 445,555.84 and 269,051.04 is: 371,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,856.16 : 445,555.84 = 269,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,856.16/445,555.84 = 269,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,856.16x = 445,555.84 × 269,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,856.16x = 119,877,262,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,877,262,130.07/322,856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,302.38

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