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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,393.50, 370,383.03 and 155,223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,393.50, 370,383.03 and 155,223.54 is: 214,208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,393.50 : 370,383.03 = 155,223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,393.50/370,383.03 = 155,223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,393.50x = 370,383.03 × 155,223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,393.50x = 57,492,165,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,492,165,072.53/268,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,208.49

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