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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,855.01, 373,974.98 and 266,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,855.01, 373,974.98 and 266,049.63 is: 368,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,855.01 : 373,974.98 = 266,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,855.01/373,974.98 = 266,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,855.01x = 373,974.98 × 266,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,855.01x = 99,495,903,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,495,903,728.01/269,855.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,701.34

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