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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,122.96, 402,236.28 and 101,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,122.96, 402,236.28 and 101,898 is: 152,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,122.96 : 402,236.28 = 101,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,122.96/402,236.28 = 101,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,122.96x = 402,236.28 × 101,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,122.96x = 40,987,072,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,987,072,459.44/268,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,866.70

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