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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,670.38, 370,768.22 and 153,946.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,670.38, 370,768.22 and 153,946.75 is: 212,448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,670.38 : 370,768.22 = 153,946.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,670.38/370,768.22 = 153,946.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,670.38x = 370,768.22 × 153,946.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,670.38x = 57,078,562,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,078,562,472.29/268,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,448.29

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