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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,902.40, 403,337.28 and 119,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,902.40, 403,337.28 and 119,098.72 is: 178,640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,902.40 : 403,337.28 = 119,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,902.40/403,337.28 = 119,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,902.40x = 403,337.28 × 119,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,902.40x = 48,036,953,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036,953,776.28/268,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,640.85

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