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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,605.20, 402,907.80 and 110,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,605.20, 402,907.80 and 110,781.20 is: 166,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,605.20 : 402,907.80 = 110,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,605.20/402,907.80 = 110,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,605.20x = 402,907.80 × 110,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,605.20x = 44,634,609,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,634,609,573.36/268,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,171.80

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