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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,720.44, 403,236.42 and 135,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,720.44, 403,236.42 and 135,611.10 is: 203,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,720.44 : 403,236.42 = 135,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,720.44/403,236.42 = 135,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,720.44x = 403,236.42 × 135,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,720.44x = 54,683,334,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,683,334,476.26/268,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,495.26

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