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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,160.29, 402,110.43 and 155,872.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,160.29, 402,110.43 and 155,872.83 is: 233,733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,160.29 : 402,110.43 = 155,872.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,160.29/402,110.43 = 155,872.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,160.29x = 402,110.43 × 155,872.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,160.29x = 62,678,090,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,678,090,696.62/268,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,733.68

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