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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,316.04, 401,809.74 and 197,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,316.04, 401,809.74 and 197,069.72 is: 295,116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,316.04 : 401,809.74 = 197,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,316.04/401,809.74 = 197,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,316.04x = 401,809.74 × 197,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,316.04x = 79,184,531,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184,531,969.72/268,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,116.65

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