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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,111.32, 401,554.56 and 127,968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,111.32, 401,554.56 and 127,968.36 is: 191,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,111.32 : 401,554.56 = 127,968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,111.32/401,554.56 = 127,968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,111.32x = 401,554.56 × 127,968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,111.32x = 51,386,278,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,386,278,493.72/268,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,660.23

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