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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,233.07, 402,534.14 and 110,461.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,233.07, 402,534.14 and 110,461.51 is: 165,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,233.07 : 402,534.14 = 110,461.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,233.07/402,534.14 = 110,461.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,233.07x = 402,534.14 × 110,461.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,233.07x = 44,464,528,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,464,528,930.95/268,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,768.26

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