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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,727, 366,717.84 and 152,557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,727, 366,717.84 and 152,557.04 is: 210,537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,727 : 366,717.84 = 152,557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,727/366,717.84 = 152,557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,727x = 366,717.84 × 152,557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,727x = 55,945,388,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,945,388,185.59/265,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,537.09

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