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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,525.22, 402,787.02 and 110,749.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,525.22, 402,787.02 and 110,749.37 is: 166,123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,525.22 : 402,787.02 = 110,749.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,525.22/402,787.02 = 110,749.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,525.22x = 402,787.02 × 110,749.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,525.22x = 44,608,408,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,608,408,709.18/268,525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,123.72

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