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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,424.67, 370,385.91 and 153,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,424.67, 370,385.91 and 153,685.20 is: 212,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,424.67 : 370,385.91 = 153,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,424.67/370,385.91 = 153,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,424.67x = 370,385.91 × 153,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,424.67x = 56,922,832,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,922,832,655.53/268,424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,062.60

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