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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,059.40, 423,089.10 and 268,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,059.40, 423,089.10 and 268,235.40 is: 402,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,059.40 : 423,089.10 = 268,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,059.40/423,089.10 = 268,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,059.40x = 423,089.10 × 268,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,059.40x = 113,487,473,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,487,473,974.14/282,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,353.10

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