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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,997.58, 369,358.62 and 268,860.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,997.58, 369,358.62 and 268,860.34 is: 367,802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,997.58 : 369,358.62 = 268,860.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,997.58/369,358.62 = 268,860.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,997.58x = 369,358.62 × 268,860.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,997.58x = 99,305,884,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,305,884,155.13/269,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,802.87

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