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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,739.58, 366,736.95 and 152,579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,739.58, 366,736.95 and 152,579.34 is: 210,568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,739.58 : 366,736.95 = 152,579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,739.58/366,736.95 = 152,579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,739.58x = 366,736.95 × 152,579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,739.58x = 55,956,481,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,956,481,784.61/265,739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,568.87

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