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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,281, 370,227.78 and 155,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,281, 370,227.78 and 155,111.04 is: 214,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,281 : 370,227.78 = 155,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,281/370,227.78 = 155,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,281x = 370,227.78 × 155,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,281x = 57,426,415,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,426,415,992.69/268,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,053.24

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