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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,231.10, 402,346.65 and 81,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,231.10, 402,346.65 and 81,242.60 is: 121,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,231.10 : 402,346.65 = 81,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,231.10/402,346.65 = 81,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,231.10x = 402,346.65 × 81,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,231.10x = 32,687,687,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687,687,947.29/268,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,863.90

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