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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,813.20, 403,219.80 and 268,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,813.20, 403,219.80 and 268,813.20 is: 403,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,813.20 : 403,219.80 = 268,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,813.20/403,219.80 = 268,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,813.20x = 403,219.80 × 268,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,813.20x = 108,390,804,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,390,804,741.36/268,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,219.80

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