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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,867.40, 403,550.37 and 135,841.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,867.40, 403,550.37 and 135,841.37 is: 203,887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,867.40 : 403,550.37 = 135,841.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,867.40/403,550.37 = 135,841.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,867.40x = 403,550.37 × 135,841.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,867.40x = 54,818,833,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,818,833,107.06/268,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,887.99

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