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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,672.20, 403,008.30 and 189,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,672.20, 403,008.30 and 189,940.20 is: 284,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,672.20 : 403,008.30 = 189,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,672.20/403,008.30 = 189,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,672.20x = 403,008.30 × 189,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,672.20x = 76,547,477,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,547,477,103.66/268,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,910.30

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