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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,453.19, 402,682.21 and 81,464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,453.19, 402,682.21 and 81,464.69 is: 122,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,453.19 : 402,682.21 = 81,464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,453.19/402,682.21 = 81,464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,453.19x = 402,682.21 × 81,464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,453.19x = 32,804,381,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,804,381,406.16/268,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,197.77

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