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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,388.03, 370,376.25 and 153,668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,388.03, 370,376.25 and 153,668.43 is: 212,062.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,388.03 : 370,376.25 = 153,668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,388.03/370,376.25 = 153,668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,388.03x = 370,376.25 × 153,668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,388.03x = 56,915,138,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,915,138,235.70/268,388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,062.88

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