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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,836.06, 366,851.16 and 152,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,836.06, 366,851.16 and 152,659.62 is: 210,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,836.06 : 366,851.16 = 152,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,836.06/366,851.16 = 152,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,836.06x = 366,851.16 × 152,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,836.06x = 56,003,358,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003,358,682.16/265,836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,668.78

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