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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,588.11, 370,683.10 and 153,903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,588.11, 370,683.10 and 153,903.88 is: 212,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,588.11 : 370,683.10 = 153,903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,588.11/370,683.10 = 153,903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,588.11x = 370,683.10 × 153,903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,588.11x = 57,049,564,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,564,717.49/268,588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,405.40

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