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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,457.24, 401,809.64 and 197,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,457.24, 401,809.64 and 197,361.06 is: 295,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,457.24 : 401,809.64 = 197,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,457.24/401,809.64 = 197,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,457.24x = 401,809.64 × 197,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,457.24x = 79,301,576,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,301,576,468.62/268,457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,397.42

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