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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,243.84, 402,260.05 and 97,425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,243.84, 402,260.05 and 97,425.17 is: 146,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,243.84 : 402,260.05 = 97,425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,243.84/402,260.05 = 97,425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,243.84x = 402,260.05 × 97,425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,243.84x = 39,190,253,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,190,253,755.46/268,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,099.36

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