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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,811.40, 403,217.10 and 110,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,811.40, 403,217.10 and 110,958.60 is: 166,437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,811.40 : 403,217.10 = 110,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,811.40/403,217.10 = 110,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,811.40x = 403,217.10 × 110,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,811.40x = 44,740,404,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,740,404,912.06/268,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,437.90

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