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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,312.33, 401,804.18 and 197,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,312.33, 401,804.18 and 197,066.02 is: 295,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,312.33 : 401,804.18 = 197,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,312.33/401,804.18 = 197,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,312.33x = 401,804.18 × 197,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,312.33x = 79,181,950,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,181,950,060.12/268,312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,111.11

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