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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,972.80, 403,574.40 and 137,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,972.80, 403,574.40 and 137,644.80 is: 206,526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,972.80 : 403,574.40 = 137,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,972.80/403,574.40 = 137,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,972.80x = 403,574.40 × 137,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,972.80x = 55,549,917,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549,917,573.12/268,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,526.15

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