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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,499.60, 366,439.56 and 152,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,499.60, 366,439.56 and 152,396.24 is: 210,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,499.60 : 366,439.56 = 152,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,499.60/366,439.56 = 152,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,499.60x = 366,439.56 × 152,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,499.60x = 55,844,011,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,844,011,131.25/265,499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,335.58

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