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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,908.52, 403,451.10 and 135,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,908.52, 403,451.10 and 135,725.80 is: 203,633.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,908.52 : 403,451.10 = 135,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,908.52/403,451.10 = 135,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,908.52x = 403,451.10 × 135,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,908.52x = 54,758,723,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,758,723,308.38/268,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,633.28

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