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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,336.80, 370,296.94 and 153,611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,336.80, 370,296.94 and 153,611.64 is: 211,979.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,336.80 : 370,296.94 = 153,611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,336.80/370,296.94 = 153,611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,336.80x = 370,296.94 × 153,611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,336.80x = 56,881,920,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,881,920,240.38/268,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,979.57

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