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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,177, 402,317.26 and 101,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,177, 402,317.26 and 101,952.04 is: 152,947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,177 : 402,317.26 = 101,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,177/402,317.26 = 101,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,177x = 402,317.26 × 101,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,177x = 41,017,065,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,017,065,384.21/268,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,947.74

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