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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,827.77, 401,126.26 and 155,229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,827.77, 401,126.26 and 155,229.47 is: 232,487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,827.77 : 401,126.26 = 155,229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,827.77/401,126.26 = 155,229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,827.77x = 401,126.26 × 155,229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,827.77x = 62,266,616,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,266,616,742.88/267,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,487.53

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