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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,090.58, 465,998.13 and 269,888.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,090.58, 465,998.13 and 269,888.99 is: 371,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,090.58 : 465,998.13 = 269,888.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,090.58/465,998.13 = 269,888.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,090.58x = 465,998.13 × 269,888.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,090.58x = 125,767,762,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,767,762,317.60/338,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,994.28

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