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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,077.12, 369,976 and 153,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,077.12, 369,976 and 153,366.40 is: 211,662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,077.12 : 369,976 = 153,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,077.12/369,976 = 153,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,077.12x = 369,976 × 153,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,077.12x = 56,741,887,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741,887,206.40/268,077.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,662.55

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