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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,273.40, 401,949.30 and 127,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,273.40, 401,949.30 and 127,729.40 is: 191,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,273.40 : 401,949.30 = 127,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,273.40/401,949.30 = 127,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,273.40x = 401,949.30 × 127,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,273.40x = 51,340,742,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340,742,919.42/268,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,374.71

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