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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,767.60, 402,978.60 and 111,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,767.60, 402,978.60 and 111,058.80 is: 166,516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,767.60 : 402,978.60 = 111,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,767.60/402,978.60 = 111,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,767.60x = 402,978.60 × 111,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,767.60x = 44,754,319,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754,319,741.68/268,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,516.80

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