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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,924.80, 403,516.80 and 189,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,924.80, 403,516.80 and 189,868.80 is: 284,894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,924.80 : 403,516.80 = 189,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,924.80/403,516.80 = 189,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,924.80x = 403,516.80 × 189,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,924.80x = 76,615,250,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,615,250,595.84/268,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,894.70

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