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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,213.44, 366,012 and 152,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,213.44, 366,012 and 152,038.08 is: 209,822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,213.44 : 366,012 = 152,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,213.44/366,012 = 152,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,213.44x = 366,012 × 152,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,213.44x = 55,647,761,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,761,736.96/265,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,822.56

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