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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,298.03, 370,233.81 and 153,577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,298.03, 370,233.81 and 153,577.59 is: 211,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,298.03 : 370,233.81 = 153,577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,298.03/370,233.81 = 153,577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,298.03x = 370,233.81 × 153,577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,298.03x = 56,859,616,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,859,616,276.32/268,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,927.08

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