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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,999.60, 403,499.40 and 137,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,999.60, 403,499.40 and 137,927.60 is: 206,891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,999.60 : 403,499.40 = 137,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,999.60/403,499.40 = 137,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,999.60x = 403,499.40 × 137,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,999.60x = 55,653,703,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,653,703,843.44/268,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,891.40

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