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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,982.70, 403,430.85 and 81,950.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,982.70, 403,430.85 and 81,950.70 is: 122,912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,982.70 : 403,430.85 = 81,950.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,982.70/403,430.85 = 81,950.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,982.70x = 403,430.85 × 81,950.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,982.70x = 33,061,440,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,440,559.10/268,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,912.89

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