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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,047.60, 399,071.40 and 155,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,047.60, 399,071.40 and 155,455.60 is: 233,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,047.60 : 399,071.40 = 155,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,047.60/399,071.40 = 155,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,047.60x = 399,071.40 × 155,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,047.60x = 62,037,883,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037,883,929.84/266,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,183.40

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