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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,460.02, 402,327.14 and 118,674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,460.02, 402,327.14 and 118,674.82 is: 177,851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,460.02 : 402,327.14 = 118,674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,460.02/402,327.14 = 118,674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,460.02x = 402,327.14 × 118,674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,460.02x = 47,746,100,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,746,100,920.61/268,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,851.81

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