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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,071.04, 370,064 and 154,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,071.04, 370,064 and 154,871.92 is: 213,796.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,071.04 : 370,064 = 154,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,071.04/370,064 = 154,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,071.04x = 370,064 × 154,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,071.04x = 57,312,522,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,312,522,202.88/268,071.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,796.02

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