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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,752.76, 370,894.12 and 154,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,752.76, 370,894.12 and 154,050.48 is: 212,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,752.76 : 370,894.12 = 154,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,752.76/370,894.12 = 154,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,752.76x = 370,894.12 × 154,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,752.76x = 57,136,417,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,136,417,215.18/268,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,598.44

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