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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,976.75, 402,341.45 and 189,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,976.75, 402,341.45 and 189,009.09 is: 282,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,976.75 : 402,341.45 = 189,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,976.75/402,341.45 = 189,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,976.75x = 402,341.45 × 189,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,976.75x = 76,046,190,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,046,190,388.74/268,976.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,724.03

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