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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,130.23, 540,003.50 and 268,833.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,130.23, 540,003.50 and 268,833.19 is: 371,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,130.23 : 540,003.50 = 268,833.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,130.23/540,003.50 = 268,833.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,130.23x = 540,003.50 × 268,833.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,130.23x = 145,170,863,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,170,863,516.17/391,130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,157.36

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