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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,277.20, 370,200.82 and 155,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,277.20, 370,200.82 and 155,107.24 is: 214,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,277.20 : 370,200.82 = 155,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,277.20/370,200.82 = 155,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,277.20x = 370,200.82 × 155,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,277.20x = 57,420,827,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,420,827,435.94/268,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,035.44

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