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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,879.62, 371,012.76 and 155,680.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,879.62, 371,012.76 and 155,680.50 is: 214,815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,879.62 : 371,012.76 = 155,680.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,879.62/371,012.76 = 155,680.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,879.62x = 371,012.76 × 155,680.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,879.62x = 57,759,451,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759,451,983.18/268,879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,815.28

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