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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,369.96, 402,556.02 and 81,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,369.96, 402,556.02 and 81,383.08 is: 122,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,369.96 : 402,556.02 = 81,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,369.96/402,556.02 = 81,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,369.96x = 402,556.02 × 81,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,369.96x = 32,761,248,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,761,248,780.14/268,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,074.95

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