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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,337.86, 370,158.33 and 217,949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,337.86, 370,158.33 and 217,949.38 is: 300,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,337.86 : 370,158.33 = 217,949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,337.86/370,158.33 = 217,949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,337.86x = 370,158.33 × 217,949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,337.86x = 80,675,778,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,675,778,525.34/268,337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,650.00

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