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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,927.80, 403,391.70 and 194,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,927.80, 403,391.70 and 194,278.20 is: 291,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,927.80 : 403,391.70 = 194,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,927.80/403,391.70 = 194,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,927.80x = 403,391.70 × 194,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,927.80x = 78,370,213,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,370,213,370.94/268,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,417.30

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