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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,159.55, 402,293.33 and 78,619.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,159.55, 402,293.33 and 78,619.55 is: 117,945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,159.55 : 402,293.33 = 78,619.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,159.55/402,293.33 = 78,619.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,159.55x = 402,293.33 × 78,619.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,159.55x = 31,628,120,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,628,120,179.50/268,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,945.16

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