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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,141.70, 402,206.40 and 134,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,141.70, 402,206.40 and 134,986.20 is: 202,476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,141.70 : 402,206.40 = 134,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,141.70/402,206.40 = 134,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,141.70x = 402,206.40 × 134,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,141.70x = 54,292,313,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,292,313,551.68/268,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,476.20

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