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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,296.60, 402,444.90 and 81,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,296.60, 402,444.90 and 81,283.80 is: 121,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,296.60 : 402,444.90 = 81,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,296.60/402,444.90 = 81,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,296.60x = 402,444.90 × 81,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,296.60x = 32,712,250,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712,250,762.62/268,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,925.70

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