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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,186.86, 402,329.52 and 127,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,186.86, 402,329.52 and 127,945.50 is: 191,941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,186.86 : 402,329.52 = 127,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,186.86/402,329.52 = 127,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,186.86x = 402,329.52 × 127,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,186.86x = 51,476,251,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,476,251,601.16/268,186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,941.74

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