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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,317.54, 401,811.99 and 197,071.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,317.54, 401,811.99 and 197,071.22 is: 295,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,317.54 : 401,811.99 = 197,071.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,317.54/401,811.99 = 197,071.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,317.54x = 401,811.99 × 197,071.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,317.54x = 79,185,579,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,185,579,079.93/268,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,118.91

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