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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,123.34, 369,995.78 and 153,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,123.34, 369,995.78 and 153,404.26 is: 211,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,123.34 : 369,995.78 = 153,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,123.34/369,995.78 = 153,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,123.34x = 369,995.78 × 153,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,123.34x = 56,758,928,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,758,928,834.02/268,123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,689.62

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