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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,712.20, 403,068.30 and 189,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,712.20, 403,068.30 and 189,980.20 is: 284,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,712.20 : 403,068.30 = 189,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,712.20/403,068.30 = 189,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,712.20x = 403,068.30 × 189,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,712.20x = 76,574,996,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,574,996,247.66/268,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,970.30

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