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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,831.40, 403,247.10 and 185,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,831.40, 403,247.10 and 185,887.40 is: 278,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,831.40 : 403,247.10 = 185,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,831.40/403,247.10 = 185,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,831.40x = 403,247.10 × 185,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,831.40x = 74,958,554,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,958,554,976.54/268,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,831.10

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