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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,393.82, 370,384.23 and 153,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,393.82, 370,384.23 and 153,674.24 is: 212,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,393.82 : 370,384.23 = 153,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,393.82/370,384.23 = 153,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,393.82x = 370,384.23 × 153,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,393.82x = 56,918,513,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,918,513,201.31/268,393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,070.88

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