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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,026.36, 402,097.86 and 81,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,026.36, 402,097.86 and 81,033 is: 121,567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,026.36 : 402,097.86 = 81,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,026.36/402,097.86 = 81,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,026.36x = 402,097.86 × 81,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,026.36x = 32,583,195,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583,195,889.38/268,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,567.13

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