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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,470.40, 402,244.80 and 127,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,470.40, 402,244.80 and 127,926.40 is: 191,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,470.40 : 402,244.80 = 127,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,470.40/402,244.80 = 127,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,470.40x = 402,244.80 × 127,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,470.40x = 51,457,729,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,457,729,182.72/268,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,670.03

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