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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,960.90, 370,364.89 and 262,993.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,960.90, 370,364.89 and 262,993.43 is: 362,147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,960.90 : 370,364.89 = 262,993.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,960.90/370,364.89 = 262,993.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,960.90x = 370,364.89 × 262,993.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,960.90x = 97,403,529,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,403,529,605.88/268,960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,147.54

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