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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,190.40, 370,038.95 and 151,904.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,190.40, 370,038.95 and 151,904.86 is: 209,592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,190.40 : 370,038.95 = 151,904.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,190.40/370,038.95 = 151,904.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,190.40x = 370,038.95 × 151,904.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,190.40x = 56,210,714,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,210,714,134.77/268,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,592.57

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