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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,211.75, 369,829.26 and 195,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,211.75, 369,829.26 and 195,486.10 is: 269,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,211.75 : 369,829.26 = 195,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,211.75/369,829.26 = 195,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,211.75x = 369,829.26 × 195,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,211.75x = 72,296,478,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,296,478,778.71/268,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,550.01

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