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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,200.65, 401,926.91 and 201,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,200.65, 401,926.91 and 201,562.76 is: 302,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,200.65 : 401,926.91 = 201,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,200.65/401,926.91 = 201,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,200.65x = 401,926.91 × 201,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,200.65x = 81,013,498,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,013,498,428.67/268,200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,063.02

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