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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,728.28, 502,174.80 and 268,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,728.28, 502,174.80 and 268,068.36 is: 370,103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,728.28 : 502,174.80 = 268,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,728.28/502,174.80 = 268,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,728.28x = 502,174.80 × 268,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,728.28x = 134,617,175,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,617,175,069.33/363,728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,103.68

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