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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,292.80, 402,487.80 and 134,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,292.80, 402,487.80 and 134,837.20 is: 202,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,292.80 : 402,487.80 = 134,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,292.80/402,487.80 = 134,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,292.80x = 402,487.80 × 134,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,292.80x = 54,270,327,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,270,327,986.16/268,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,280.23

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