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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,443.20, 402,664.80 and 144,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,443.20, 402,664.80 and 144,027.20 is: 216,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,443.20 : 402,664.80 = 144,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,443.20/402,664.80 = 144,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,443.20x = 402,664.80 × 144,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,443.20x = 57,994,683,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,994,683,682.56/268,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,040.80

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