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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,316.54, 401,810.49 and 197,070.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,316.54, 401,810.49 and 197,070.22 is: 295,117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,316.54 : 401,810.49 = 197,070.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,316.54/401,810.49 = 197,070.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,316.54x = 401,810.49 × 197,070.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,316.54x = 79,184,881,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184,881,662.61/268,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,117.41

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