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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,587.82, 370,715.90 and 153,933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,587.82, 370,715.90 and 153,933.66 is: 212,465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,587.82 : 370,715.90 = 153,933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,587.82/370,715.90 = 153,933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,587.82x = 370,715.90 × 153,933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,587.82x = 57,065,655,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065,655,307.19/268,587.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,465.54

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