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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,647.12, 370,691.91 and 155,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,647.12, 370,691.91 and 155,448 is: 214,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,647.12 : 370,691.91 = 155,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,647.12/370,691.91 = 155,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,647.12x = 370,691.91 × 155,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,647.12x = 57,623,316,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623,316,025.68/268,647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,494.45

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