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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,537.44, 402,565.59 and 110,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,537.44, 402,565.59 and 110,665.20 is: 165,898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,537.44 : 402,565.59 = 110,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,537.44/402,565.59 = 110,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,537.44x = 402,565.59 × 110,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,537.44x = 44,550,001,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,550,001,530.47/268,537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,898.66

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