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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,999.70, 403,499.55 and 266,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,999.70, 403,499.55 and 266,234.90 is: 399,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,999.70 : 403,499.55 = 266,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,999.70/403,499.55 = 266,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,999.70x = 403,499.55 × 266,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,999.70x = 107,425,662,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,425,662,344.30/268,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,352.35

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