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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,661.23, 401,364.66 and 155,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,661.23, 401,364.66 and 155,375.88 is: 232,989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,661.23 : 401,364.66 = 155,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,661.23/401,364.66 = 155,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,661.23x = 401,364.66 × 155,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,661.23x = 62,362,387,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,362,387,248.40/267,661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,989.99

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