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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,994.80, 403,459.80 and 111,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,994.80, 403,459.80 and 111,206.80 is: 166,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,994.80 : 403,459.80 = 111,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,994.80/403,459.80 = 111,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,994.80x = 403,459.80 × 111,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,994.80x = 44,867,473,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,867,473,286.64/268,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,796.81

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