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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,344.33, 402,323.10 and 135,318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,344.33, 402,323.10 and 135,318.43 is: 202,880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,344.33 : 402,323.10 = 135,318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,344.33/402,323.10 = 135,318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,344.33x = 402,323.10 × 135,318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,344.33x = 54,441,730,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441,730,244.73/268,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,880.12

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