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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,993.58, 369,353.15 and 268,856.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,993.58, 369,353.15 and 268,856.34 is: 367,797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,993.58 : 369,353.15 = 268,856.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,993.58/369,353.15 = 268,856.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,993.58x = 369,353.15 × 268,856.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,993.58x = 99,302,934,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,302,934,732.19/269,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,797.39

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