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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,968.80, 375,309.12 and 155,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,968.80, 375,309.12 and 155,685.20 is: 214,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,968.80 : 375,309.12 = 155,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,968.80/375,309.12 = 155,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,968.80x = 375,309.12 × 155,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,968.80x = 58,430,075,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,430,075,409.02/271,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,841.10

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