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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,879.20, 403,221.60 and 135,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,879.20, 403,221.60 and 135,715.20 is: 203,523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,879.20 : 403,221.60 = 135,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,879.20/403,221.60 = 135,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,879.20x = 403,221.60 × 135,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,879.20x = 54,723,300,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723,300,088.32/268,879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,523.74

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