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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,532.22, 370,469.58 and 153,749.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,532.22, 370,469.58 and 153,749.51 is: 212,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,532.22 : 370,469.58 = 153,749.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,532.22/370,469.58 = 153,749.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,532.22x = 370,469.58 × 153,749.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,532.22x = 56,959,516,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,959,516,744.52/268,532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,114.28

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