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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,731, 366,723.36 and 152,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,731, 366,723.36 and 152,561.04 is: 210,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,731 : 366,723.36 = 152,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,731/366,723.36 = 152,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,731x = 366,723.36 × 152,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,731x = 55,947,697,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947,697,193.89/265,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,542.61

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