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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,672.80, 403,268.40 and 135,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,672.80, 403,268.40 and 135,703.20 is: 203,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,672.80 : 403,268.40 = 135,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,672.80/403,268.40 = 135,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,672.80x = 403,268.40 × 135,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,672.80x = 54,724,812,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724,812,338.88/268,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,685.72

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