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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,934.34, 370,328.91 and 262,967.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,934.34, 370,328.91 and 262,967.10 is: 362,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,934.34 : 370,328.91 = 262,967.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,934.34/370,328.91 = 262,967.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,934.34x = 370,328.91 × 262,967.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,934.34x = 97,384,319,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,384,319,508.86/268,934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,111.88

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