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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,042.92, 495,952.52 and 268,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,042.92, 495,952.52 and 268,241.12 is: 370,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,042.92 : 495,952.52 = 268,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,042.92/495,952.52 = 268,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,042.92x = 495,952.52 × 268,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,042.92x = 133,034,859,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,034,859,431.62/359,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,526.34

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