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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,217.20, 402,069.80 and 99,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,217.20, 402,069.80 and 99,692.40 is: 149,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,217.20 : 402,069.80 = 99,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,217.20/402,069.80 = 99,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,217.20x = 402,069.80 × 99,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,217.20x = 40,083,303,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,083,303,329.52/268,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,443.45

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