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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,419.22, 402,566.56 and 118,577.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,419.22, 402,566.56 and 118,577.77 is: 177,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,419.22 : 402,566.56 = 118,577.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,419.22/402,566.56 = 118,577.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,419.22x = 402,566.56 × 118,577.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,419.22x = 47,735,445,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735,445,922.95/268,419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,839.15

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