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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,201.15, 370,192.08 and 153,544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,201.15, 370,192.08 and 153,544.03 is: 211,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,201.15 : 370,192.08 = 153,544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,201.15/370,192.08 = 153,544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,201.15x = 370,192.08 × 153,544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,201.15x = 56,840,783,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840,783,837.28/268,201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,933.41

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