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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,049.34, 401,955.93 and 125,935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,049.34, 401,955.93 and 125,935.02 is: 188,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,049.34 : 401,955.93 = 125,935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,049.34/401,955.93 = 125,935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,049.34x = 401,955.93 × 125,935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,049.34x = 50,620,328,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,620,328,083.67/268,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,847.05

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