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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,459.55, 370,452.13 and 158,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,459.55, 370,452.13 and 158,060.64 is: 218,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,459.55 : 370,452.13 = 158,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,459.55/370,452.13 = 158,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,459.55x = 370,452.13 × 158,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,459.55x = 58,553,900,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553,900,757.16/268,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,110.70

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