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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,644.70, 402,967.05 and 189,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,644.70, 402,967.05 and 189,912.70 is: 284,869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,644.70 : 402,967.05 = 189,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,644.70/402,967.05 = 189,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,644.70x = 402,967.05 × 189,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,644.70x = 76,528,560,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,528,560,476.54/268,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,869.05

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