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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,425.44, 402,681.84 and 99,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,425.44, 402,681.84 and 99,946.40 is: 149,935.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,425.44 : 402,681.84 = 99,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,425.44/402,681.84 = 99,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,425.44x = 402,681.84 × 99,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,425.44x = 40,246,600,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246,600,253.38/268,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,935.86

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