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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,659.40, 403,863.90 and 190,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,659.40, 403,863.90 and 190,316.20 is: 286,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,659.40 : 403,863.90 = 190,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,659.40/403,863.90 = 190,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,659.40x = 403,863.90 × 190,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,659.40x = 76,861,842,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,861,842,765.18/268,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,094.00

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