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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,742.18, 403,197.51 and 111,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,742.18, 403,197.51 and 111,044.90 is: 166,602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,742.18 : 403,197.51 = 111,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,742.18/403,197.51 = 111,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,742.18x = 403,197.51 × 111,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,742.18x = 44,773,027,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,027,178.20/268,742.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,602.16

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