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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,881.70, 403,322.55 and 111,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,881.70, 403,322.55 and 111,223.30 is: 166,834.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,881.70 : 403,322.55 = 111,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,881.70/403,322.55 = 111,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,881.70x = 403,322.55 × 111,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,881.70x = 44,858,864,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,858,864,975.42/268,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,834.95

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