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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,946.40, 403,419.60 and 81,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,946.40, 403,419.60 and 81,967.20 is: 122,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,946.40 : 403,419.60 = 81,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,946.40/403,419.60 = 81,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,946.40x = 403,419.60 × 81,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,946.40x = 33,067,175,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067,175,037.12/268,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,950.80

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