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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,767.41, 403,400.55 and 135,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,767.41, 403,400.55 and 135,741.08 is: 203,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,767.41 : 403,400.55 = 135,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,767.41/403,400.55 = 135,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,767.41x = 403,400.55 × 135,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,767.41x = 54,758,024,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,758,024,312.59/268,767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,737.59

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