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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,711.99, 401,438.80 and 155,420.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,711.99, 401,438.80 and 155,420.47 is: 233,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,711.99 : 401,438.80 = 155,420.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,711.99/401,438.80 = 155,420.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,711.99x = 401,438.80 × 155,420.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,711.99x = 62,391,807,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,391,807,668.31/267,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,055.71

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