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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,560.66, 370,522.93 and 152,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,560.66, 370,522.93 and 152,261.70 is: 210,069.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,560.66 : 370,522.93 = 152,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,560.66/370,522.93 = 152,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,560.66x = 370,522.93 × 152,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,560.66x = 56,416,451,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,416,451,196.49/268,560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,069.67

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