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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,345.26, 370,641.24 and 195,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,345.26, 370,641.24 and 195,633 is: 270,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,345.26 : 370,641.24 = 195,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,345.26/370,641.24 = 195,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,345.26x = 370,641.24 × 195,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,345.26x = 72,509,657,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,509,657,704.92/268,345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,210.32

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