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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,567.20, 402,850.08 and 100,083.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,567.20, 402,850.08 and 100,083.69 is: 150,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,567.20 : 402,850.08 = 100,083.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,567.20/402,850.08 = 100,083.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,567.20x = 402,850.08 × 100,083.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,567.20x = 40,318,722,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318,722,523.20/268,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,125.27

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