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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,071.63, 401,989.36 and 125,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,071.63, 401,989.36 and 125,957.33 is: 188,880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,071.63 : 401,989.36 = 125,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,071.63/401,989.36 = 125,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,071.63x = 401,989.36 × 125,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,071.63x = 50,633,505,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633,505,538.54/268,071.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,880.51

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