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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,969, 403,702.80 and 135,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,969, 403,702.80 and 135,942.88 is: 204,040.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,969 : 403,702.80 = 135,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,969/403,702.80 = 135,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,969x = 403,702.80 × 135,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,969x = 54,880,521,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,880,521,296.06/268,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,040.32

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