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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,145.76, 401,674.32 and 208,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,145.76, 401,674.32 and 208,737.12 is: 312,681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,145.76 : 401,674.32 = 208,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,145.76/401,674.32 = 208,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,145.76x = 401,674.32 × 208,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,145.76x = 83,844,340,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,844,340,734.76/268,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,681.96

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