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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,908.21, 403,365.56 and 81,921.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,908.21, 403,365.56 and 81,921.33 is: 122,882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,908.21 : 403,365.56 = 81,921.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,908.21/403,365.56 = 81,921.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,908.21x = 403,365.56 × 81,921.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,908.21x = 33,044,242,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,044,242,741.79/268,908.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,882.98

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