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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,244.80, 402,367.20 and 102,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,244.80, 402,367.20 and 102,011.20 is: 153,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,244.80 : 402,367.20 = 102,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,244.80/402,367.20 = 102,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,244.80x = 402,367.20 × 102,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,244.80x = 41,045,960,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045,960,912.64/268,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,016.80

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