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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,732, 366,724.74 and 152,562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,732, 366,724.74 and 152,562.04 is: 210,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,732 : 366,724.74 = 152,562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,732/366,724.74 = 152,562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,732x = 366,724.74 × 152,562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,732x = 55,948,274,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,948,274,452.87/265,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,543.99

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