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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,835.58, 366,832.71 and 152,694.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,835.58, 366,832.71 and 152,694.78 is: 210,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,835.58 : 366,832.71 = 152,694.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,835.58/366,832.71 = 152,694.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,835.58x = 366,832.71 × 152,694.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,835.58x = 56,013,439,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,013,439,950.25/265,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,707.08

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