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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,017.57, 402,035.40 and 134,825.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,017.57, 402,035.40 and 134,825.22 is: 202,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,017.57 : 402,035.40 = 134,825.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,017.57/402,035.40 = 134,825.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,017.57x = 402,035.40 × 134,825.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,017.57x = 54,204,511,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204,511,252.79/268,017.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,242.38

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