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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,907.94, 403,296.30 and 111,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,907.94, 403,296.30 and 111,181.50 is: 166,745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,907.94 : 403,296.30 = 111,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,907.94/403,296.30 = 111,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,907.94x = 403,296.30 × 111,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,907.94x = 44,839,087,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,839,087,578.45/268,907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,745.12

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