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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,910.20, 403,322.10 and 81,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,910.20, 403,322.10 and 81,878.20 is: 122,804.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,910.20 : 403,322.10 = 81,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,910.20/403,322.10 = 81,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,910.20x = 403,322.10 × 81,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,910.20x = 33,023,287,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023,287,568.22/268,910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,804.15

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