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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,280.02, 401,894.11 and 155,724.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,280.02, 401,894.11 and 155,724.27 is: 233,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,280.02 : 401,894.11 = 155,724.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,280.02/401,894.11 = 155,724.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,280.02x = 401,894.11 × 155,724.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,280.02x = 62,584,666,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,584,666,897.05/268,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,281.13

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