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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,436.27, 401,778.22 and 197,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,436.27, 401,778.22 and 197,340.08 is: 295,366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,436.27 : 401,778.22 = 197,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,436.27/401,778.22 = 197,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,436.27x = 401,778.22 × 197,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,436.27x = 79,286,946,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,286,946,077.06/268,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,366.00

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