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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,992.14, 373,298.96 and 265,729.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,992.14, 373,298.96 and 265,729.38 is: 367,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,992.14 : 373,298.96 = 265,729.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,992.14/373,298.96 = 265,729.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,992.14x = 373,298.96 × 265,729.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,992.14x = 99,196,501,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,196,501,195.44/269,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,405.14

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