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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,104.83, 370,017.49 and 154,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,104.83, 370,017.49 and 154,927.58 is: 213,819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,104.83 : 370,017.49 = 154,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,104.83/370,017.49 = 154,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,104.83x = 370,017.49 × 154,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,104.83x = 57,325,914,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,325,914,283.37/268,104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,819.03

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