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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,961.80, 403,572.30 and 189,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,961.80, 403,572.30 and 189,905.80 is: 284,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,961.80 : 403,572.30 = 189,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,961.80/403,572.30 = 189,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,961.80x = 403,572.30 × 189,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,961.80x = 76,640,720,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,640,720,489.34/268,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,950.21

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