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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,214.30, 402,370.05 and 134,758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,214.30, 402,370.05 and 134,758.70 is: 202,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,214.30 : 402,370.05 = 134,758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,214.30/402,370.05 = 134,758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,214.30x = 402,370.05 × 134,758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,214.30x = 54,222,864,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,222,864,856.94/268,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,162.47

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