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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,276.17, 370,241.71 and 153,590.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,276.17, 370,241.71 and 153,590.79 is: 211,967.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,276.17 : 370,241.71 = 153,590.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,276.17/370,241.71 = 153,590.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,276.17x = 370,241.71 × 153,590.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,276.17x = 56,865,714,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865,714,878.64/268,276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,967.07

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