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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,839.14, 370,954.60 and 154,096.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,839.14, 370,954.60 and 154,096.67 is: 212,628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,839.14 : 370,954.60 = 154,096.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,839.14/370,954.60 = 154,096.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,839.14x = 370,954.60 × 154,096.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,839.14x = 57,162,866,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162,866,731.75/268,839.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,628.51

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