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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,389.10, 370,377.72 and 153,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,389.10, 370,377.72 and 153,669.50 is: 212,064.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,389.10 : 370,377.72 = 153,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,389.10/370,377.72 = 153,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,389.10x = 370,377.72 × 153,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,389.10x = 56,915,759,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,915,759,043.54/268,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,064.35

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