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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,539.16, 370,583.57 and 153,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,539.16, 370,583.57 and 153,854.90 is: 212,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,539.16 : 370,583.57 = 153,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,539.16/370,583.57 = 153,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,539.16x = 370,583.57 × 153,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,539.16x = 57,016,097,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016,097,334.72/268,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,319.49

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