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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,512.84, 402,743.22 and 81,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,512.84, 402,743.22 and 81,525.96 is: 122,281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,512.84 : 402,743.22 = 81,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,512.84/402,743.22 = 81,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,512.84x = 402,743.22 × 81,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,512.84x = 32,834,027,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,834,027,643.99/268,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,281.03

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