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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,510.56, 370,619.28 and 153,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,510.56, 370,619.28 and 153,853.44 is: 212,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,510.56 : 370,619.28 = 153,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,510.56/370,619.28 = 153,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,510.56x = 370,619.28 × 153,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,510.56x = 57,021,051,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,021,051,158.32/268,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,360.55

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