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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,147.48, 401,858.34 and 101,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,147.48, 401,858.34 and 101,844.76 is: 152,629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,147.48 : 401,858.34 = 101,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,147.48/401,858.34 = 101,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,147.48x = 401,858.34 × 101,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,147.48x = 40,927,166,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,927,166,191.30/268,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,629.31

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