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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,512.24, 401,235.48 and 155,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,512.24, 401,235.48 and 155,253.50 is: 232,861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,512.24 : 401,235.48 = 155,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,512.24/401,235.48 = 155,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,512.24x = 401,235.48 × 155,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,512.24x = 62,293,212,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,293,212,594.18/267,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,861.17

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