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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,018.72, 402,014.88 and 99,571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,018.72, 402,014.88 and 99,571.84 is: 149,352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,018.72 : 402,014.88 = 99,571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,018.72/402,014.88 = 99,571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,018.72x = 402,014.88 × 99,571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,018.72x = 40,029,361,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,029,361,308.98/268,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,352.86

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