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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,276.20, 370,199.44 and 155,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,276.20, 370,199.44 and 155,106.24 is: 214,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,276.20 : 370,199.44 = 155,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,276.20/370,199.44 = 155,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,276.20x = 370,199.44 × 155,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,276.20x = 57,420,243,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,420,243,188.51/268,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,034.06

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