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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,011.10, 402,016.65 and 162,862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,011.10, 402,016.65 and 162,862.30 is: 244,293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,011.10 : 402,016.65 = 162,862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,011.10/402,016.65 = 162,862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,011.10x = 402,016.65 × 162,862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,011.10x = 65,473,356,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,473,356,257.30/268,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,293.45

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