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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,587.81, 370,715.89 and 153,933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,587.81, 370,715.89 and 153,933.65 is: 212,465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,587.81 : 370,715.89 = 153,933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,587.81/370,715.89 = 153,933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,587.81x = 370,715.89 × 153,933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,587.81x = 57,065,650,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065,650,060.70/268,587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,465.53

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