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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,481.24, 366,361.26 and 152,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,481.24, 366,361.26 and 152,321.72 is: 210,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,481.24 : 366,361.26 = 152,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,481.24/366,361.26 = 152,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,481.24x = 366,361.26 × 152,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,481.24x = 55,804,777,264.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804,777,264.57/265,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,202.34

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