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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,907.40, 404,235.90 and 190,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,907.40, 404,235.90 and 190,564.20 is: 286,466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,907.40 : 404,235.90 = 190,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,907.40/404,235.90 = 190,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,907.40x = 404,235.90 × 190,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,907.40x = 77,032,890,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,032,890,894.78/268,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,466.24

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