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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,812.40, 403,218.60 and 81,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,812.40, 403,218.60 and 81,823.60 is: 122,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,812.40 : 403,218.60 = 81,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,812.40/403,218.60 = 81,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,812.40x = 403,218.60 × 81,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,812.40x = 32,992,797,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992,797,438.96/268,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,735.40

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