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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,231.80, 402,347.70 and 135,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,231.80, 402,347.70 and 135,060.60 is: 202,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,231.80 : 402,347.70 = 135,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,231.80/402,347.70 = 135,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,231.80x = 402,347.70 × 135,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,231.80x = 54,341,321,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,341,321,770.62/268,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,590.90

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