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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,671.22, 370,819.26 and 154,026.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,671.22, 370,819.26 and 154,026.82 is: 212,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,671.22 : 370,819.26 = 154,026.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,671.22/370,819.26 = 154,026.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,671.22x = 370,819.26 × 154,026.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,671.22x = 57,116,111,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,116,111,412.55/268,671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,587.38

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