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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,724.93, 366,733.50 and 152,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,724.93, 366,733.50 and 152,545.25 is: 210,531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,724.93 : 366,733.50 = 152,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,724.93/366,733.50 = 152,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,724.93x = 366,733.50 × 152,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,724.93x = 55,943,453,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943,453,440.88/265,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,531.44

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