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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,761, 402,892.22 and 118,921.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,761, 402,892.22 and 118,921.64 is: 178,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,761 : 402,892.22 = 118,921.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,761/402,892.22 = 118,921.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,761x = 402,892.22 × 118,921.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,761x = 47,912,603,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,912,603,545.64/268,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,272.16

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