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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,278.20, 370,202.20 and 155,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,278.20, 370,202.20 and 155,108.24 is: 214,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,278.20 : 370,202.20 = 155,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,278.20/370,202.20 = 155,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,278.20x = 370,202.20 × 155,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,278.20x = 57,421,411,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,421,411,686.13/268,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,036.82

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