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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,296.02, 370,231.05 and 153,575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,296.02, 370,231.05 and 153,575.58 is: 211,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,296.02 : 370,231.05 = 153,575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,296.02/370,231.05 = 153,575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,296.02x = 370,231.05 × 153,575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,296.02x = 56,858,448,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,858,448,237.76/268,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,924.31

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