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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,168.58, 365,948.97 and 152,008.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,168.58, 365,948.97 and 152,008.34 is: 209,780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,168.58 : 365,948.97 = 152,008.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,168.58/365,948.97 = 152,008.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,168.58x = 365,948.97 × 152,008.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,168.58x = 55,627,295,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,627,295,454.41/265,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,780.87

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