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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,022.28, 369,731.14 and 217,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,022.28, 369,731.14 and 217,092.52 is: 299,474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,022.28 : 369,731.14 = 217,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,022.28/369,731.14 = 217,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,022.28x = 369,731.14 × 217,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,022.28x = 80,265,863,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,265,863,438.01/268,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,474.59

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