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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,801.16, 403,450.81 and 135,774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,801.16, 403,450.81 and 135,774.65 is: 203,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,801.16 : 403,450.81 = 135,774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,801.16/403,450.81 = 135,774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,801.16x = 403,450.81 × 135,774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,801.16x = 54,778,393,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,778,393,189.16/268,801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,787.79

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