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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,053.27, 369,943.03 and 153,342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,053.27, 369,943.03 and 153,342.48 is: 211,629.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,053.27 : 369,943.03 = 153,342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,053.27/369,943.03 = 153,342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,053.27x = 369,943.03 × 153,342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,053.27x = 56,727,981,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727,981,678.91/268,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,629.51

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