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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,586.20, 402,879.30 and 198,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,586.20, 402,879.30 and 198,602.20 is: 297,903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,586.20 : 402,879.30 = 198,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,586.20/402,879.30 = 198,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,586.20x = 402,879.30 × 198,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,586.20x = 80,012,715,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,012,715,314.46/268,586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,903.30

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