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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,373.44, 370,733.28 and 254,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,373.44, 370,733.28 and 254,201.68 is: 351,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,373.44 : 370,733.28 = 254,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,373.44/370,733.28 = 254,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,373.44x = 370,733.28 × 254,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,373.44x = 94,241,022,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,241,022,607.91/268,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,156.29

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