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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,389.18, 366,270.57 and 152,209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,389.18, 366,270.57 and 152,209.50 is: 210,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,389.18 : 366,270.57 = 152,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,389.18/366,270.57 = 152,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,389.18x = 366,270.57 × 152,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,389.18x = 55,749,860,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749,860,324.42/265,389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,068.32

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