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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,968.20, 403,452.30 and 184,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,968.20, 403,452.30 and 184,987.40 is: 277,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,968.20 : 403,452.30 = 184,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,968.20/403,452.30 = 184,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,968.20x = 403,452.30 × 184,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,968.20x = 74,633,592,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633,592,001.02/268,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,481.10

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