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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,241.73, 402,300.18 and 99,841.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,241.73, 402,300.18 and 99,841.37 is: 149,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,241.73 : 402,300.18 = 99,841.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,241.73/402,300.18 = 99,841.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,241.73x = 402,300.18 × 99,841.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,241.73x = 40,166,201,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166,201,122.45/268,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,738.82

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