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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,200.15, 370,190.70 and 153,543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,200.15, 370,190.70 and 153,543.03 is: 211,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,200.15 : 370,190.70 = 153,543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,200.15/370,190.70 = 153,543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,200.15x = 370,190.70 × 153,543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,200.15x = 56,840,201,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840,201,755.82/268,200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,932.03

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