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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,740.58, 366,738.33 and 152,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,740.58, 366,738.33 and 152,580.34 is: 210,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,740.58 : 366,738.33 = 152,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,740.58/366,738.33 = 152,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,740.58x = 366,738.33 × 152,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,740.58x = 55,957,059,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,957,059,082.43/265,740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,570.25

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