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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,326.16, 370,268.52 and 155,156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,326.16, 370,268.52 and 155,156.24 is: 214,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,326.16 : 370,268.52 = 155,156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,326.16/370,268.52 = 155,156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,326.16x = 370,268.52 × 155,156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,326.16x = 57,449,471,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,449,471,353.56/268,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,103.13

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