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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,658.79, 401,361.11 and 155,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,658.79, 401,361.11 and 155,373.44 is: 232,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,658.79 : 401,361.11 = 155,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,658.79/401,361.11 = 155,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,658.79x = 401,361.11 × 155,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,658.79x = 62,360,855,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,360,855,566.05/267,658.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,986.39

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