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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,242.80, 402,364.20 and 102,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,242.80, 402,364.20 and 102,009.20 is: 153,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,242.80 : 402,364.20 = 102,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,242.80/402,364.20 = 102,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,242.80x = 402,364.20 × 102,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,242.80x = 41,044,850,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,850,150.64/268,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,013.80

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