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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,177.13, 402,259.46 and 135,021.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,177.13, 402,259.46 and 135,021.63 is: 202,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,177.13 : 402,259.46 = 135,021.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,177.13/402,259.46 = 135,021.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,177.13x = 402,259.46 × 135,021.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,177.13x = 54,313,727,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,313,727,297.01/268,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,529.31

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