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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,299, 402,638.04 and 128,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,299, 402,638.04 and 128,068.56 is: 192,193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,299 : 402,638.04 = 128,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,299/402,638.04 = 128,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,299x = 402,638.04 × 128,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,299x = 51,565,273,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,565,273,984.02/268,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,193.31

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