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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,253.18, 402,013.44 and 135,223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,253.18, 402,013.44 and 135,223.43 is: 202,650.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,253.18 : 402,013.44 = 135,223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,253.18/402,013.44 = 135,223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,253.18x = 402,013.44 × 135,223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,253.18x = 54,361,637,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,361,637,267.93/268,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,650.49

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