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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,113.20, 402,169.80 and 198,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,113.20, 402,169.80 and 198,129.20 is: 297,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,113.20 : 402,169.80 = 198,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,113.20/402,169.80 = 198,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,113.20x = 402,169.80 × 198,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,113.20x = 79,681,580,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,681,580,738.16/268,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,193.80

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