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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,856.70, 371,354.67 and 197,123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,856.70, 371,354.67 and 197,123.10 is: 272,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,856.70 : 371,354.67 = 197,123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,856.70/371,354.67 = 197,123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,856.70x = 371,354.67 × 197,123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,856.70x = 73,202,583,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,202,583,749.88/268,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,273.61

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