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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,419.30, 370,419.39 and 153,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,419.30, 370,419.39 and 153,699.68 is: 212,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,419.30 : 370,419.39 = 153,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,419.30/370,419.39 = 153,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,419.30x = 370,419.39 × 153,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,419.30x = 56,933,339,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,933,339,856.70/268,419.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,105.98

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