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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,547.72, 401,288.76 and 155,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,547.72, 401,288.76 and 155,289 is: 232,914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,547.72 : 401,288.76 = 155,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,547.72/401,288.76 = 155,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,547.72x = 401,288.76 × 155,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,547.72x = 62,315,730,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,315,730,251.64/267,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,914.45

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