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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,201.65, 401,928.41 and 201,563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,201.65, 401,928.41 and 201,563.76 is: 302,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,201.65 : 401,928.41 = 201,563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,201.65/401,928.41 = 201,563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,201.65x = 401,928.41 × 201,563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,201.65x = 81,014,201,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,014,201,570.42/268,201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,064.52

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