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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,010.60, 402,015.90 and 162,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,010.60, 402,015.90 and 162,861.80 is: 244,292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,010.60 : 402,015.90 = 162,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,010.60/402,015.90 = 162,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,010.60x = 402,015.90 × 162,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,010.60x = 65,473,033,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,473,033,102.62/268,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,292.70

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