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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,845.70, 397,268.55 and 189,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,845.70, 397,268.55 and 189,807.30 is: 284,710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,845.70 : 397,268.55 = 189,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,845.70/397,268.55 = 189,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,845.70x = 397,268.55 × 189,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,845.70x = 75,404,470,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,404,470,850.42/264,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,710.95

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