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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,216.80, 402,373.80 and 134,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,216.80, 402,373.80 and 134,761.20 is: 202,166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,216.80 : 402,373.80 = 134,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,216.80/402,373.80 = 134,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,216.80x = 402,373.80 × 134,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,216.80x = 54,224,376,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224,376,136.56/268,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,166.22

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