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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,296.20, 402,444.30 and 268,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,296.20, 402,444.30 and 268,296.20 is: 402,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,296.20 : 402,444.30 = 268,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,296.20/402,444.30 = 268,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,296.20x = 402,444.30 × 268,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,296.20x = 107,974,276,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,974,276,401.66/268,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,444.30

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