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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,146.24, 402,214.14 and 108,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,146.24, 402,214.14 and 108,217.92 is: 162,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,146.24 : 402,214.14 = 108,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,146.24/402,214.14 = 108,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,146.24x = 402,214.14 × 108,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,146.24x = 43,526,777,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,526,777,625.39/268,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,324.77

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