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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,795.78, 370,938.08 and 155,616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,795.78, 370,938.08 and 155,616.10 is: 214,750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,795.78 : 370,938.08 = 155,616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,795.78/370,938.08 = 155,616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,795.78x = 370,938.08 × 155,616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,795.78x = 57,723,937,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,723,937,351.09/268,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,750.16

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