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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,125.36, 369,998.52 and 153,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,125.36, 369,998.52 and 153,406.24 is: 211,692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,125.36 : 369,998.52 = 153,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,125.36/369,998.52 = 153,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,125.36x = 369,998.52 × 153,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,125.36x = 56,760,081,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,760,081,758.76/268,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,692.33

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