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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,295.76, 370,240.47 and 151,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,295.76, 370,240.47 and 151,998.39 is: 209,753.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,295.76 : 370,240.47 = 151,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,295.76/370,240.47 = 151,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,295.76x = 370,240.47 × 151,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,295.76x = 56,275,955,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,275,955,352.84/268,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,753.43

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