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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,005.58, 369,369.60 and 268,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,005.58, 369,369.60 and 268,868.34 is: 367,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,005.58 : 369,369.60 = 268,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,005.58/369,369.60 = 268,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,005.58x = 369,369.60 × 268,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,005.58x = 99,311,791,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,311,791,198.46/270,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,813.85

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