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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,753.69, 373,834.24 and 265,948.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,753.69, 373,834.24 and 265,948.31 is: 368,560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,753.69 : 373,834.24 = 265,948.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,753.69/373,834.24 = 265,948.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,753.69x = 373,834.24 × 265,948.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,753.69x = 99,420,584,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,420,584,617.85/269,753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,560.61

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