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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,584.30, 370,628.24 and 153,863.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,584.30, 370,628.24 and 153,863.46 is: 212,321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,584.30 : 370,628.24 = 153,863.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,584.30/370,628.24 = 153,863.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,584.30x = 370,628.24 × 153,863.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,584.30x = 57,026,142,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,026,142,610.79/268,584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,321.21

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