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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,498.83, 393,901.20 and 110,686.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,498.83, 393,901.20 and 110,686.62 is: 166,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,498.83 : 393,901.20 = 110,686.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,498.83/393,901.20 = 110,686.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,498.83x = 393,901.20 × 110,686.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,498.83x = 43,599,592,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,599,592,441.94/262,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,094.43

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