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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,318.85, 401,813.95 and 197,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,318.85, 401,813.95 and 197,072.54 is: 295,120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,318.85 : 401,813.95 = 197,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,318.85/401,813.95 = 197,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,318.85x = 401,813.95 × 197,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,318.85x = 79,186,495,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,186,495,733.93/268,318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,120.88

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