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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,601.25, 366,545.12 and 152,431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,601.25, 366,545.12 and 152,431.29 is: 210,364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,601.25 : 366,545.12 = 152,431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,601.25/366,545.12 = 152,431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,601.25x = 366,545.12 × 152,431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,601.25x = 55,872,944,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,872,944,722.65/265,601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,364.01

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