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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,994.08, 403,556 and 81,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,994.08, 403,556 and 81,994.24 is: 123,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,994.08 : 403,556 = 81,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,994.08/403,556 = 81,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,994.08x = 403,556 × 81,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,994.08x = 33,089,267,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089,267,517.44/268,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,011.14

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