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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,045.20, 401,873.40 and 110,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,045.20, 401,873.40 and 110,192.40 is: 165,208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,045.20 : 401,873.40 = 110,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,045.20/401,873.40 = 110,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,045.20x = 401,873.40 × 110,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,045.20x = 44,283,394,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,394,442.16/268,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,208.68

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