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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,477.40, 402,255.30 and 127,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,477.40, 402,255.30 and 127,933.40 is: 191,680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,477.40 : 402,255.30 = 127,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,477.40/402,255.30 = 127,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,477.40x = 402,255.30 × 127,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,477.40x = 51,461,888,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,461,888,197.02/268,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,680.52

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