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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,190.24, 370,169.04 and 154,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,190.24, 370,169.04 and 154,996.64 is: 213,933.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,190.24 : 370,169.04 = 154,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,190.24/370,169.04 = 154,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,190.24x = 370,169.04 × 154,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,190.24x = 57,374,957,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374,957,432.03/268,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,933.80

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