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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,141.80, 402,327.90 and 136,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,141.80, 402,327.90 and 136,813.80 is: 205,279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,141.80 : 402,327.90 = 136,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,141.80/402,327.90 = 136,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,141.80x = 402,327.90 × 136,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,141.80x = 55,044,008,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,044,008,845.02/268,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,279.48

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