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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,995.77, 371,215.28 and 154,278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,995.77, 371,215.28 and 154,278.85 is: 212,905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,995.77 : 371,215.28 = 154,278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,995.77/371,215.28 = 154,278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,995.77x = 371,215.28 × 154,278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,995.77x = 57,270,663,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,270,663,873.36/268,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,905.44

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