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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,676.22, 370,826.16 and 154,031.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,676.22, 370,826.16 and 154,031.82 is: 212,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,676.22 : 370,826.16 = 154,031.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,676.22/370,826.16 = 154,031.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,676.22x = 370,826.16 × 154,031.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,676.22x = 57,119,028,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,119,028,328.41/268,676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,594.28

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