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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,913.12, 371,058.18 and 155,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,913.12, 371,058.18 and 155,714 is: 214,861.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,913.12 : 371,058.18 = 155,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,913.12/371,058.18 = 155,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,913.12x = 371,058.18 × 155,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,913.12x = 57,778,953,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,778,953,440.52/268,913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,861.04

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