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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,498.73, 402,726.94 and 156,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,498.73, 402,726.94 and 156,107.25 is: 234,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,498.73 : 402,726.94 = 156,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,498.73/402,726.94 = 156,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,498.73x = 402,726.94 × 156,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,498.73x = 62,868,594,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,868,594,714.05/268,498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,148.57

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