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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,996.58, 369,357.26 and 268,859.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,996.58, 369,357.26 and 268,859.34 is: 367,801.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,996.58 : 369,357.26 = 268,859.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,996.58/369,357.26 = 268,859.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,996.58x = 369,357.26 × 268,859.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,996.58x = 99,305,147,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,305,147,803.51/269,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,801.50

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