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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,579.92, 370,438.88 and 256,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,579.92, 370,438.88 and 256,668.24 is: 354,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,579.92 : 370,438.88 = 256,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,579.92/370,438.88 = 256,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,579.92x = 370,438.88 × 256,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,579.92x = 95,079,895,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,079,895,357.17/268,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,009.69

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