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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,745.12, 403,366.90 and 135,719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,745.12, 403,366.90 and 135,719.02 is: 203,704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,745.12 : 403,366.90 = 135,719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,745.12/403,366.90 = 135,719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,745.12x = 403,366.90 × 135,719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,745.12x = 54,744,560,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744,560,368.44/268,745.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,704.39

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