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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,183.13, 402,268.46 and 135,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,183.13, 402,268.46 and 135,027.63 is: 202,538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,183.13 : 402,268.46 = 135,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,183.13/402,268.46 = 135,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,183.13x = 402,268.46 × 135,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,183.13x = 54,317,356,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,317,356,102.41/268,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,538.31

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