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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,599.68, 402,841.92 and 110,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,599.68, 402,841.92 and 110,787.20 is: 166,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,599.68 : 402,841.92 = 110,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,599.68/402,841.92 = 110,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,599.68x = 402,841.92 × 110,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,599.68x = 44,629,728,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,629,728,359.42/268,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,157.04

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