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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,176.99, 370,109.94 and 153,432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,176.99, 370,109.94 and 153,432.81 is: 211,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,176.99 : 370,109.94 = 153,432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,176.99/370,109.94 = 153,432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,176.99x = 370,109.94 × 153,432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,176.99x = 56,787,008,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787,008,103.13/268,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,751.98

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