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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,469.36, 401,827.58 and 197,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,469.36, 401,827.58 and 197,373.24 is: 295,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,469.36 : 401,827.58 = 197,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,469.36/401,827.58 = 197,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,469.36x = 401,827.58 × 197,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,469.36x = 79,310,011,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,310,011,385.96/268,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,415.50

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