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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,707.27, 403,152.03 and 118,926.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,707.27, 403,152.03 and 118,926.93 is: 178,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,707.27 : 403,152.03 = 118,926.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,707.27/403,152.03 = 118,926.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,707.27x = 403,152.03 × 118,926.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,707.27x = 47,945,633,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945,633,251.17/268,707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,430.73

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