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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,395, 370,385.10 and 155,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,395, 370,385.10 and 155,225.04 is: 214,210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,395 : 370,385.10 = 155,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,395/370,385.10 = 155,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,395x = 370,385.10 × 155,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,395x = 57,493,041,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493,041,962.90/268,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,210.56

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