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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,010.40, 402,015.60 and 168,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,010.40, 402,015.60 and 168,283.20 is: 252,424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,010.40 : 402,015.60 = 168,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,010.40/402,015.60 = 168,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,010.40x = 402,015.60 × 168,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,010.40x = 67,652,471,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,652,471,617.92/268,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,424.80

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