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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,969.20, 403,453.80 and 119,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,969.20, 403,453.80 and 119,281.20 is: 178,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,969.20 : 403,453.80 = 119,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,969.20/403,453.80 = 119,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,969.20x = 403,453.80 × 119,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,969.20x = 48,124,453,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,124,453,408.56/268,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,921.80

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