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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,181.26, 399,271.90 and 155,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,181.26, 399,271.90 and 155,295.50 is: 232,943.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,181.26 : 399,271.90 = 155,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,181.26/399,271.90 = 155,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,181.26x = 399,271.90 × 155,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,181.26x = 62,005,129,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,005,129,346.45/266,181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,943.26

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