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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,266.90, 401,939.55 and 127,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,266.90, 401,939.55 and 127,722.90 is: 191,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,266.90 : 401,939.55 = 127,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,266.90/401,939.55 = 127,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,266.90x = 401,939.55 × 127,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,266.90x = 51,336,884,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,336,884,950.70/268,266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,364.96

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