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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,948.31, 366,972.32 and 152,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,948.31, 366,972.32 and 152,771.03 is: 210,803.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,948.31 : 366,972.32 = 152,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,948.31/366,972.32 = 152,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,948.31x = 366,972.32 × 152,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,948.31x = 56,062,738,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,062,738,008.53/265,948.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,803.14

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