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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,215.44, 366,014.76 and 152,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,215.44, 366,014.76 and 152,040.08 is: 209,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,215.44 : 366,014.76 = 152,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,215.44/366,014.76 = 152,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,215.44x = 366,014.76 × 152,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,215.44x = 55,648,913,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648,913,391.58/265,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,825.32

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