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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,730.53, 370,805.74 and 153,987.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,730.53, 370,805.74 and 153,987.10 is: 212,477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,730.53 : 370,805.74 = 153,987.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,730.53/370,805.74 = 153,987.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,730.53x = 370,805.74 × 153,987.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,730.53x = 57,099,300,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,099,300,565.95/268,730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,477.91

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