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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,161.12, 401,629.20 and 128,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,161.12, 401,629.20 and 128,018.16 is: 191,734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,161.12 : 401,629.20 = 128,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,161.12/401,629.20 = 128,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,161.12x = 401,629.20 × 128,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,161.12x = 51,415,831,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415,831,186.27/268,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,734.85

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