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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,063.84, 369,936.72 and 154,886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,063.84, 369,936.72 and 154,886.56 is: 213,748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,063.84 : 369,936.72 = 154,886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,063.84/369,936.72 = 154,886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,063.84x = 369,936.72 × 154,886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,063.84x = 57,298,225,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,298,225,978.48/268,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,748.43

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