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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,237.80, 402,356.70 and 135,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,237.80, 402,356.70 and 135,066.60 is: 202,599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,237.80 : 402,356.70 = 135,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,237.80/402,356.70 = 135,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,237.80x = 402,356.70 × 135,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,237.80x = 54,344,951,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344,951,456.22/268,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,599.90

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