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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,220.60, 370,522.24 and 254,048.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,220.60, 370,522.24 and 254,048.84 is: 350,945.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,220.60 : 370,522.24 = 254,048.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,220.60/370,522.24 = 254,048.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,220.60x = 370,522.24 × 254,048.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,220.60x = 94,130,745,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,130,745,266.20/268,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,945.25

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