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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,623.76, 402,673.20 and 110,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,623.76, 402,673.20 and 110,962.48 is: 166,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,623.76 : 402,673.20 = 110,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,623.76/402,673.20 = 110,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,623.76x = 402,673.20 × 110,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,623.76x = 44,681,616,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681,616,901.54/268,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,335.31

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