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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,129.60, 402,165.60 and 71,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,129.60, 402,165.60 and 71,137.60 is: 106,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,129.60 : 402,165.60 = 71,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,129.60/402,165.60 = 71,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,129.60x = 402,165.60 × 71,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,129.60x = 28,609,095,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,609,095,586.56/268,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,698.76

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