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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,627.76, 370,718.88 and 155,428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,627.76, 370,718.88 and 155,428.64 is: 214,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,627.76 : 370,718.88 = 155,428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,627.76/370,718.88 = 155,428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,627.76x = 370,718.88 × 155,428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,627.76x = 57,620,331,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,620,331,340.72/268,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,498.80

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