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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,122.64, 369,968.10 and 154,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,122.64, 369,968.10 and 154,923.52 is: 213,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,122.64 : 369,968.10 = 154,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,122.64/369,968.10 = 154,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,122.64x = 369,968.10 × 154,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,122.64x = 57,316,760,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,316,760,339.71/268,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,770.68

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