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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,627.20, 402,940.80 and 189,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,627.20, 402,940.80 and 189,895.20 is: 284,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,627.20 : 402,940.80 = 189,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,627.20/402,940.80 = 189,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,627.20x = 402,940.80 × 189,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,627.20x = 76,516,523,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,516,523,804.16/268,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,842.80

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