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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,880.21, 403,569.54 and 135,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,880.21, 403,569.54 and 135,853.96 is: 203,906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,880.21 : 403,569.54 = 135,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,880.21/403,569.54 = 135,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,880.21x = 403,569.54 × 135,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,880.21x = 54,826,520,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,826,520,144.38/268,880.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,906.86

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