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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,667.16, 402,777.18 and 126,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,667.16, 402,777.18 and 126,441.69 is: 189,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,667.16 : 402,777.18 = 126,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,667.16/402,777.18 = 126,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,667.16x = 402,777.18 × 126,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,667.16x = 50,927,827,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,927,827,332.63/268,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,557.32

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