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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,871.84, 369,571.36 and 153,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,871.84, 369,571.36 and 153,068 is: 211,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,871.84 : 369,571.36 = 153,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,871.84/369,571.36 = 153,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,871.84x = 369,571.36 × 153,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,871.84x = 56,569,548,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,569,548,932.48/267,871.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,181.40

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