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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,484.95, 370,506.22 and 199,881.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,484.95, 370,506.22 and 199,881.15 is: 275,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,484.95 : 370,506.22 = 199,881.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,484.95/370,506.22 = 199,881.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,484.95x = 370,506.22 × 199,881.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,484.95x = 74,057,209,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,057,209,170.84/268,484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,833.75

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