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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,063.02, 401,976.43 and 125,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,063.02, 401,976.43 and 125,948.70 is: 188,867.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,063.02 : 401,976.43 = 125,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,063.02/401,976.43 = 125,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,063.02x = 401,976.43 × 125,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,063.02x = 50,628,408,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,628,408,789.14/268,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,867.56

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