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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,886.20, 403,329.30 and 198,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,886.20, 403,329.30 and 198,902.20 is: 298,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,886.20 : 403,329.30 = 198,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,886.20/403,329.30 = 198,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,886.20x = 403,329.30 × 198,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,886.20x = 80,223,085,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,223,085,094.46/268,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,353.30

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