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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,844.60, 403,266.90 and 81,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,844.60, 403,266.90 and 81,831.80 is: 122,747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,844.60 : 403,266.90 = 81,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,844.60/403,266.90 = 81,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,844.60x = 403,266.90 × 81,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,844.60x = 33,000,056,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000,056,307.42/268,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,747.70

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