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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,848.12, 366,867.72 and 152,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,848.12, 366,867.72 and 152,671.68 is: 210,685.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,848.12 : 366,867.72 = 152,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,848.12/366,867.72 = 152,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,848.12x = 366,867.72 × 152,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,848.12x = 56,010,311,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,010,311,150.17/265,848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,685.38

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