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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,195.14, 402,286.44 and 135,039.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,195.14, 402,286.44 and 135,039.63 is: 202,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,195.14 : 402,286.44 = 135,039.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,195.14/402,286.44 = 135,039.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,195.14x = 402,286.44 × 135,039.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,195.14x = 54,324,612,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,324,612,011.62/268,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,556.29

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