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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,464.38, 401,820.08 and 197,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,464.38, 401,820.08 and 197,368.25 is: 295,408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,464.38 : 401,820.08 = 197,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,464.38/401,820.08 = 197,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,464.38x = 401,820.08 × 197,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,464.38x = 79,306,523,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,306,523,008.52/268,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,408.00

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