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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,275.42, 370,240.67 and 153,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,275.42, 370,240.67 and 153,590.04 is: 211,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,275.42 : 370,240.67 = 153,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,275.42/370,240.67 = 153,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,275.42x = 370,240.67 × 153,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,275.42x = 56,865,277,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865,277,847.70/268,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,966.04

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