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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,323.85, 366,149.42 and 152,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,323.85, 366,149.42 and 152,124.73 is: 209,933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,323.85 : 366,149.42 = 152,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,323.85/366,149.42 = 152,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,323.85x = 366,149.42 × 152,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,323.85x = 55,700,381,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,700,381,657.16/265,323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,933.56

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