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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,146.78, 401,607.81 and 128,003.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,146.78, 401,607.81 and 128,003.82 is: 191,713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,146.78 : 401,607.81 = 128,003.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,146.78/401,607.81 = 128,003.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,146.78x = 401,607.81 × 128,003.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,146.78x = 51,407,333,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,407,333,821.83/268,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,713.41

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