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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,610.88, 370,660.16 and 155,440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,610.88, 370,660.16 and 155,440.64 is: 214,494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,610.88 : 370,660.16 = 155,440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,610.88/370,660.16 = 155,440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,610.88x = 370,660.16 × 155,440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,610.88x = 57,615,652,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,615,652,492.90/268,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,494.86

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