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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,005.40, 402,008.10 and 168,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,005.40, 402,008.10 and 168,278.20 is: 252,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,005.40 : 402,008.10 = 168,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,005.40/402,008.10 = 168,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,005.40x = 402,008.10 × 168,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,005.40x = 67,649,199,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649,199,453.42/268,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,417.30

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