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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,114.60, 401,826.30 and 162,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,114.60, 401,826.30 and 162,821.80 is: 244,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,114.60 : 401,826.30 = 162,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,114.60/401,826.30 = 162,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,114.60x = 401,826.30 × 162,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,114.60x = 65,426,081,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,426,081,453.34/268,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,022.82

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