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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,846.82, 370,207.71 and 262,879.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,846.82, 370,207.71 and 262,879.82 is: 361,991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,846.82 : 370,207.71 = 262,879.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,846.82/370,207.71 = 262,879.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,846.82x = 370,207.71 × 262,879.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,846.82x = 97,320,136,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,320,136,167.41/268,846.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,991.03

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