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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,134.66, 401,589.36 and 127,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,134.66, 401,589.36 and 127,991.70 is: 191,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,134.66 : 401,589.36 = 127,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,134.66/401,589.36 = 127,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,134.66x = 401,589.36 × 127,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,134.66x = 51,400,104,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,400,104,888.31/268,134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,695.12

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