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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,152.75, 402,229.49 and 114,239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,152.75, 402,229.49 and 114,239.07 is: 171,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,152.75 : 402,229.49 = 114,239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,152.75/402,229.49 = 114,239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,152.75x = 402,229.49 × 114,239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,152.75x = 45,950,322,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,950,322,292.98/268,152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,358.76

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