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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,547, 366,458.51 and 152,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,547, 366,458.51 and 152,369.75 is: 210,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,547 : 366,458.51 = 152,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,547/366,458.51 = 152,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,547x = 366,458.51 × 152,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,547x = 55,837,191,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,837,191,554.07/265,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,272.35

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