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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,883.64, 371,018.26 and 155,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,883.64, 371,018.26 and 155,684.52 is: 214,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,883.64 : 371,018.26 = 155,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,883.64/371,018.26 = 155,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,883.64x = 371,018.26 × 155,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,883.64x = 57,761,799,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,761,799,719.34/268,883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,820.80

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