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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,041.56, 402,071.99 and 134,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,041.56, 402,071.99 and 134,849.34 is: 202,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,041.56 : 402,071.99 = 134,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,041.56/402,071.99 = 134,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,041.56x = 402,071.99 × 134,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,041.56x = 54,219,141,809.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,219,141,809.74/268,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,278.87

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