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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,304.16, 370,238.08 and 155,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,304.16, 370,238.08 and 155,134.24 is: 214,072.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,304.16 : 370,238.08 = 155,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,304.16/370,238.08 = 155,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,304.16x = 370,238.08 × 155,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,304.16x = 57,436,603,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,436,603,159.86/268,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,072.73

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