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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,446.72, 402,718.68 and 110,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,446.72, 402,718.68 and 110,587.44 is: 165,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,446.72 : 402,718.68 = 110,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,446.72/402,718.68 = 110,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,446.72x = 402,718.68 × 110,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,446.72x = 44,535,627,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,535,627,861.38/268,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,901.18

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