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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,003.70, 402,005.55 and 110,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,003.70, 402,005.55 and 110,179.70 is: 165,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,003.70 : 402,005.55 = 110,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,003.70/402,005.55 = 110,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,003.70x = 402,005.55 × 110,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,003.70x = 44,292,850,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,850,897.34/268,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,269.55

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