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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,052.26, 401,466.03 and 127,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,052.26, 401,466.03 and 127,909.30 is: 191,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,052.26 : 401,466.03 = 127,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,052.26/401,466.03 = 127,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,052.26x = 401,466.03 × 127,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,052.26x = 51,351,238,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,351,238,871.08/268,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,571.74

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