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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,504.21, 401,223.51 and 155,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,504.21, 401,223.51 and 155,245.50 is: 232,849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,504.21 : 401,223.51 = 155,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,504.21/401,223.51 = 155,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,504.21x = 401,223.51 × 155,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,504.21x = 62,288,144,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,288,144,421.71/267,504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,849.21

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