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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,858.28, 403,536.51 and 135,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,858.28, 403,536.51 and 135,832.28 is: 203,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,858.28 : 403,536.51 = 135,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,858.28/403,536.51 = 135,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,858.28x = 403,536.51 × 135,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,858.28x = 54,813,284,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,813,284,216.54/268,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,874.26

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