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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,538.90, 403,119.55 and 144,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,538.90, 403,119.55 and 144,122.90 is: 216,351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,538.90 : 403,119.55 = 144,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,538.90/403,119.55 = 144,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,538.90x = 403,119.55 × 144,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,538.90x = 58,098,758,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,098,758,592.70/268,538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,351.37

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