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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,465.80, 402,828.30 and 189,409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,465.80, 402,828.30 and 189,409.80 is: 284,206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,465.80 : 402,828.30 = 189,409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,465.80/402,828.30 = 189,409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,465.80x = 402,828.30 × 189,409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,465.80x = 76,299,627,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,299,627,737.34/268,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,206.14

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