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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,960.50, 370,364.27 and 262,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,960.50, 370,364.27 and 262,992.96 is: 362,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,960.50 : 370,364.27 = 262,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,960.50/370,364.27 = 262,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,960.50x = 370,364.27 × 262,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,960.50x = 97,403,194,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,403,194,330.57/268,960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,146.84

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