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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,074.63, 401,993.85 and 125,960.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,074.63, 401,993.85 and 125,960.34 is: 188,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,074.63 : 401,993.85 = 125,960.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,074.63/401,993.85 = 125,960.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,074.63x = 401,993.85 × 125,960.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,074.63x = 50,635,282,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,635,282,023.91/268,074.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,885.02

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