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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,620.76, 370,709.22 and 155,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,620.76, 370,709.22 and 155,421.64 is: 214,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,620.76 : 370,709.22 = 155,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,620.76/370,709.22 = 155,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,620.76x = 370,709.22 × 155,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,620.76x = 57,616,234,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,616,234,935.52/268,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,489.14

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