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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,277.52, 402,416.36 and 99,775.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,277.52, 402,416.36 and 99,775.83 is: 149,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,277.52 : 402,416.36 = 99,775.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,277.52/402,416.36 = 99,775.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,277.52x = 402,416.36 × 99,775.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,277.52x = 40,151,425,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,151,425,825.70/268,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,663.77

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