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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,171.14, 402,250.47 and 135,015.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,171.14, 402,250.47 and 135,015.65 is: 202,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,171.14 : 402,250.47 = 135,015.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,171.14/402,250.47 = 135,015.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,171.14x = 402,250.47 × 135,015.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,171.14x = 54,310,106,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310,106,658.60/268,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,520.33

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