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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,281.60, 402,422.40 and 81,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,281.60, 402,422.40 and 81,268.80 is: 121,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,281.60 : 402,422.40 = 81,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,281.60/402,422.40 = 81,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,281.60x = 402,422.40 × 81,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,281.60x = 32,704,385,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704,385,541.12/268,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,903.20

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