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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,043.40, 401,919.30 and 110,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,043.40, 401,919.30 and 110,287.80 is: 165,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,043.40 : 401,919.30 = 110,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,043.40/401,919.30 = 110,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,043.40x = 401,919.30 × 110,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,043.40x = 44,326,795,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326,795,374.54/268,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,371.71

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