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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,997.60, 403,496.40 and 137,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,997.60, 403,496.40 and 137,925.60 is: 206,888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,997.60 : 403,496.40 = 137,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,997.60/403,496.40 = 137,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,997.60x = 403,496.40 × 137,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,997.60x = 55,652,483,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,652,483,067.84/268,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,888.40

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