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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,562.98, 402,481.59 and 102,260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,562.98, 402,481.59 and 102,260.26 is: 153,252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,562.98 : 402,481.59 = 102,260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,562.98/402,481.59 = 102,260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,562.98x = 402,481.59 × 102,260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,562.98x = 41,157,872,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157,872,038.61/268,562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,252.22

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