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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,606.22, 370,658.31 and 155,445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,606.22, 370,658.31 and 155,445.98 is: 214,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,606.22 : 370,658.31 = 155,445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,606.22/370,658.31 = 155,445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,606.22x = 370,658.31 × 155,445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,606.22x = 57,617,344,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617,344,243.09/268,606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,504.88

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