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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,252.38, 402,098.31 and 197,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,252.38, 402,098.31 and 197,069.18 is: 295,397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,252.38 : 402,098.31 = 197,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,252.38/402,098.31 = 197,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,252.38x = 402,098.31 × 197,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,252.38x = 79,241,182,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,241,182,220.59/268,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,397.87

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