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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,317.04, 401,811.23 and 197,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,317.04, 401,811.23 and 197,070.72 is: 295,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,317.04 : 401,811.23 = 197,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,317.04/401,811.23 = 197,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,317.04x = 401,811.23 × 197,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,317.04x = 79,185,228,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,185,228,400.19/268,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,118.15

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