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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,310.02, 401,939.16 and 155,754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,310.02, 401,939.16 and 155,754.22 is: 233,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,310.02 : 401,939.16 = 155,754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,310.02/401,939.16 = 155,754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,310.02x = 401,939.16 × 155,754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,310.02x = 62,603,720,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603,720,353.26/268,310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,326.06

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