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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,956.37, 366,983.40 and 152,779.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,956.37, 366,983.40 and 152,779.09 is: 210,814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,956.37 : 366,983.40 = 152,779.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,956.37/366,983.40 = 152,779.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,956.37x = 366,983.40 × 152,779.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,956.37x = 56,067,389,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,067,389,897.11/265,956.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,814.24

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