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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,095.60, 402,114.60 and 71,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,095.60, 402,114.60 and 71,103.60 is: 106,647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,095.60 : 402,114.60 = 71,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,095.60/402,114.60 = 71,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,095.60x = 402,114.60 × 71,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,095.60x = 28,591,795,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,591,795,672.56/268,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,647.76

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