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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,551.68, 401,294.72 and 155,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,551.68, 401,294.72 and 155,292.96 is: 232,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,551.68 : 401,294.72 = 155,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,551.68/401,294.72 = 155,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,551.68x = 401,294.72 × 155,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,551.68x = 62,318,244,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,318,244,901.17/267,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,920.40

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