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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,922.88, 367,036.56 and 152,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,922.88, 367,036.56 and 152,811.24 is: 210,915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,922.88 : 367,036.56 = 152,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,922.88/367,036.56 = 152,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,922.88x = 367,036.56 × 152,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,922.88x = 56,087,311,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087,311,858.93/265,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,915.71

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