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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,031.60, 526,547.40 and 268,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,031.60, 526,547.40 and 268,087.60 is: 402,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,031.60 : 526,547.40 = 268,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,031.60/526,547.40 = 268,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,031.60x = 526,547.40 × 268,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,031.60x = 141,160,828,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,160,828,752.24/351,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,131.40

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