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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,958.40, 403,291.80 and 111,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,958.40, 403,291.80 and 111,008.40 is: 166,452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,958.40 : 403,291.80 = 111,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,958.40/403,291.80 = 111,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,958.40x = 403,291.80 × 111,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,958.40x = 44,768,777,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,768,777,451.12/268,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,452.42

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