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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,823.40, 403,235.10 and 185,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,823.40, 403,235.10 and 185,879.40 is: 278,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,823.40 : 403,235.10 = 185,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,823.40/403,235.10 = 185,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,823.40x = 403,235.10 × 185,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,823.40x = 74,953,098,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,953,098,446.94/268,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,819.10

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