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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,022.94, 401,508.86 and 155,466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,022.94, 401,508.86 and 155,466.69 is: 232,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,022.94 : 401,508.86 = 155,466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,022.94/401,508.86 = 155,466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,022.94x = 401,508.86 × 155,466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,022.94x = 62,421,252,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,421,252,692.54/268,022.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,895.19

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