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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,730.02, 401,465.79 and 155,438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,730.02, 401,465.79 and 155,438.46 is: 233,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,730.02 : 401,465.79 = 155,438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,730.02/401,465.79 = 155,438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,730.02x = 401,465.79 × 155,438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,730.02x = 62,403,224,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403,224,140.28/267,730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,082.66

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