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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,166.28, 401,637.06 and 128,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,166.28, 401,637.06 and 128,023.32 is: 191,742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,166.28 : 401,637.06 = 128,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,166.28/401,637.06 = 128,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,166.28x = 401,637.06 × 128,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,166.28x = 51,418,909,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,418,909,856.24/268,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,742.64

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