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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,545.74, 370,597.64 and 153,834.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,545.74, 370,597.64 and 153,834.41 is: 212,294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,545.74 : 370,597.64 = 153,834.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,545.74/370,597.64 = 153,834.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,545.74x = 370,597.64 × 153,834.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,545.74x = 57,010,669,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,010,669,454.11/268,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,294.08

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