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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,329.89, 370,287.41 and 153,604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,329.89, 370,287.41 and 153,604.73 is: 211,970.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,329.89 : 370,287.41 = 153,604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,329.89/370,287.41 = 153,604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,329.89x = 370,287.41 × 153,604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,329.89x = 56,877,896,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,877,896,168.02/268,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,970.04

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