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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,997.08, 403,801.80 and 136,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,997.08, 403,801.80 and 136,027.48 is: 204,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,997.08 : 403,801.80 = 136,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,997.08/403,801.80 = 136,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,997.08x = 403,801.80 × 136,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,997.08x = 54,928,141,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928,141,273.46/268,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,196.05

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