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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,266.90, 402,254.55 and 110,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,266.90, 402,254.55 and 110,511.30 is: 165,706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,266.90 : 402,254.55 = 110,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,266.90/402,254.55 = 110,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,266.90x = 402,254.55 × 110,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,266.90x = 44,453,673,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,453,673,251.42/268,266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,706.89

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