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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,251.30, 510,246.63 and 268,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,251.30, 510,246.63 and 268,103.82 is: 369,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,251.30 : 510,246.63 = 268,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,251.30/510,246.63 = 268,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,251.30x = 510,246.63 × 268,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,251.30x = 136,799,070,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,799,070,645.13/370,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,476.27

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