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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,742.58, 366,741.10 and 152,582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,742.58, 366,741.10 and 152,582.34 is: 210,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,742.58 : 366,741.10 = 152,582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,742.58/366,741.10 = 152,582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,742.58x = 366,741.10 × 152,582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,742.58x = 55,958,215,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958,215,212.17/265,742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,573.01

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