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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,599.80, 403,210.10 and 144,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,599.80, 403,210.10 and 144,183.80 is: 216,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,599.80 : 403,210.10 = 144,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,599.80/403,210.10 = 144,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,599.80x = 403,210.10 × 144,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,599.80x = 58,136,364,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,136,364,416.38/268,599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,442.32

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