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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,879.21, 403,568.04 and 135,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,879.21, 403,568.04 and 135,852.96 is: 203,905.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,879.21 : 403,568.04 = 135,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,879.21/403,568.04 = 135,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,879.21x = 403,568.04 × 135,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,879.21x = 54,825,913,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,825,913,135.03/268,879.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,905.36

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