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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,810.35, 370,898.70 and 155,567.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,810.35, 370,898.70 and 155,567.49 is: 214,648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,810.35 : 370,898.70 = 155,567.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,810.35/370,898.70 = 155,567.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,810.35x = 370,898.70 × 155,567.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,810.35x = 57,699,779,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699,779,803.26/268,810.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,648.65

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