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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,563.93, 370,527.42 and 152,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,563.93, 370,527.42 and 152,264.96 is: 210,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,563.93 : 370,527.42 = 152,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,563.93/370,527.42 = 152,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,563.93x = 370,527.42 × 152,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,563.93x = 56,418,342,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,418,342,785.20/268,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,074.16

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