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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,451.70, 402,679.97 and 81,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,451.70, 402,679.97 and 81,463.20 is: 122,195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,451.70 : 402,679.97 = 81,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,451.70/402,679.97 = 81,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,451.70x = 402,679.97 × 81,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,451.70x = 32,803,598,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,803,598,932.10/268,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,195.53

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