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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,896.71, 495,312.35 and 268,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,896.71, 495,312.35 and 268,095.03 is: 369,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,896.71 : 495,312.35 = 268,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,896.71/495,312.35 = 268,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,896.71x = 495,312.35 × 268,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,896.71x = 132,790,779,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,790,779,332.62/358,896.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,997.20

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