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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,713.20, 403,458.60 and 202,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,713.20, 403,458.60 and 202,617.20 is: 304,218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,713.20 : 403,458.60 = 202,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,713.20/403,458.60 = 202,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,713.20x = 403,458.60 × 202,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,713.20x = 81,747,651,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,747,651,847.92/268,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,218.97

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