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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,395.82, 370,394.74 and 153,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,395.82, 370,394.74 and 153,674.98 is: 212,076.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,395.82 : 370,394.74 = 153,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,395.82/370,394.74 = 153,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,395.82x = 370,394.74 × 153,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,395.82x = 56,920,404,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,920,404,261.61/268,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,076.34

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