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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,837.08, 366,834.78 and 152,696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,837.08, 366,834.78 and 152,696.28 is: 210,709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,837.08 : 366,834.78 = 152,696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,837.08/366,834.78 = 152,696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,837.08x = 366,834.78 × 152,696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,837.08x = 56,014,306,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,014,306,280.62/265,837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,709.15

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