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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,860.28, 403,539.51 and 135,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,860.28, 403,539.51 and 135,834.28 is: 203,877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,860.28 : 403,539.51 = 135,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,860.28/403,539.51 = 135,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,860.28x = 403,539.51 × 135,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,860.28x = 54,814,498,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814,498,792.40/268,860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,877.27

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