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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,644.17, 401,339.14 and 155,358.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,644.17, 401,339.14 and 155,358.81 is: 232,964.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,644.17 : 401,339.14 = 155,358.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,644.17/401,339.14 = 155,358.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,644.17x = 401,339.14 × 155,358.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,644.17x = 62,351,571,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351,571,463.85/267,644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,964.43

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