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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,981.80, 403,602.30 and 189,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,981.80, 403,602.30 and 189,925.80 is: 284,980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,981.80 : 403,602.30 = 189,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,981.80/403,602.30 = 189,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,981.80x = 403,602.30 × 189,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,981.80x = 76,654,489,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,654,489,709.34/268,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,980.21

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