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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,582.05, 370,625.15 and 153,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,582.05, 370,625.15 and 153,861.14 is: 212,318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,582.05 : 370,625.15 = 153,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,582.05/370,625.15 = 153,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,582.05x = 370,625.15 × 153,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,582.05x = 57,024,809,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,024,809,402.89/268,582.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,318.02

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