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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,852.13, 403,278.20 and 81,863.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,852.13, 403,278.20 and 81,863.63 is: 122,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,852.13 : 403,278.20 = 81,863.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,852.13/403,278.20 = 81,863.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,852.13x = 403,278.20 × 81,863.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,852.13x = 33,013,814,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,013,814,926.16/268,852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,795.44

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