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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,398, 370,389.24 and 155,228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,398, 370,389.24 and 155,228.04 is: 214,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,398 : 370,389.24 = 155,228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,398/370,389.24 = 155,228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,398x = 370,389.24 × 155,228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,398x = 57,494,795,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,494,795,762.29/268,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,214.70

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