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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,032.34, 369,858.45 and 154,852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,032.34, 369,858.45 and 154,852.66 is: 213,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,032.34 : 369,858.45 = 154,852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,032.34/369,858.45 = 154,852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,032.34x = 369,858.45 × 154,852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,032.34x = 57,273,564,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,273,564,805.98/268,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,681.55

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