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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,942.40, 403,413.60 and 185,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,942.40, 403,413.60 and 185,998.40 is: 278,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,942.40 : 403,413.60 = 185,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,942.40/403,413.60 = 185,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,942.40x = 403,413.60 × 185,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,942.40x = 75,034,284,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034,284,138.24/268,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,997.60

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