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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,274.80, 402,412.20 and 179,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,274.80, 402,412.20 and 179,628.40 is: 269,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,274.80 : 402,412.20 = 179,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,274.80/402,412.20 = 179,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,274.80x = 402,412.20 × 179,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,274.80x = 72,284,659,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,284,659,626.48/268,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,442.60

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