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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,695.90, 370,853.37 and 154,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,695.90, 370,853.37 and 154,051.56 is: 212,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,695.90 : 370,853.37 = 154,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,695.90/370,853.37 = 154,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,695.90x = 370,853.37 × 154,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,695.90x = 57,130,540,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,130,540,179.76/268,695.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,621.56

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