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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,187.24, 370,164.90 and 154,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,187.24, 370,164.90 and 154,993.64 is: 213,929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,187.24 : 370,164.90 = 154,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,187.24/370,164.90 = 154,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,187.24x = 370,164.90 × 154,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,187.24x = 57,373,205,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,373,205,251.24/268,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,929.66

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