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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,767.78, 370,914.84 and 154,065.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,767.78, 370,914.84 and 154,065.51 is: 212,619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,767.78 : 370,914.84 = 154,065.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,767.78/370,914.84 = 154,065.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,767.78x = 370,914.84 × 154,065.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,767.78x = 57,145,183,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,145,183,991.17/268,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,619.18

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