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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,640.20, 402,960.30 and 189,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,640.20, 402,960.30 and 189,908.20 is: 284,862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,640.20 : 402,960.30 = 189,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,640.20/402,960.30 = 189,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,640.20x = 402,960.30 × 189,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,640.20x = 76,525,465,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,525,465,244.46/268,640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,862.30

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