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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,155.27, 415,785.68 and 268,833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,155.27, 415,785.68 and 268,833.24 is: 371,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,155.27 : 415,785.68 = 268,833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,155.27/415,785.68 = 268,833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,155.27x = 415,785.68 × 268,833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,155.27x = 111,777,011,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,777,011,500.00/301,155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,160.74

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