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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,328.46, 401,965.98 and 155,772.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,328.46, 401,965.98 and 155,772.69 is: 233,353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,328.46 : 401,965.98 = 155,772.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,328.46/401,965.98 = 155,772.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,328.46x = 401,965.98 × 155,772.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,328.46x = 62,615,321,993.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615,321,993.09/268,328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,353.26

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