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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,454.56, 370,401.42 and 198,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,454.56, 370,401.42 and 198,630.92 is: 274,061.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,454.56 : 370,401.42 = 198,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,454.56/370,401.42 = 198,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,454.56x = 370,401.42 × 198,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,454.56x = 73,573,174,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,573,174,823.91/268,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,061.93

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