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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,062.02, 401,974.93 and 125,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,062.02, 401,974.93 and 125,947.70 is: 188,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,062.02 : 401,974.93 = 125,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,062.02/401,974.93 = 125,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,062.02x = 401,974.93 × 125,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,062.02x = 50,627,817,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,627,817,891.16/268,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,866.06

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