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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,766.76, 370,913.46 and 154,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,766.76, 370,913.46 and 154,064.52 is: 212,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,766.76 : 370,913.46 = 154,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,766.76/370,913.46 = 154,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,766.76x = 370,913.46 × 154,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,766.76x = 57,144,604,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,144,604,176.44/268,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,617.83

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