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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,585.81, 370,713.13 and 153,931.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,585.81, 370,713.13 and 153,931.65 is: 212,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,585.81 : 370,713.13 = 153,931.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,585.81/370,713.13 = 153,931.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,585.81x = 370,713.13 × 153,931.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,585.81x = 57,064,485,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,064,485,042.07/268,585.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,462.77

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