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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,088.33, 465,995.03 and 269,886.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,088.33, 465,995.03 and 269,886.74 is: 371,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,088.33 : 465,995.03 = 269,886.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,088.33/465,995.03 = 269,886.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,088.33x = 465,995.03 × 269,886.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,088.33x = 125,765,875,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,765,875,823.49/338,088.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,991.18

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