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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,136.60, 402,176.10 and 71,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,136.60, 402,176.10 and 71,144.60 is: 106,709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,136.60 : 402,176.10 = 71,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,136.60/402,176.10 = 71,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,136.60x = 402,176.10 × 71,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,136.60x = 28,612,657,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,657,764.06/268,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,709.26

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