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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,997.52, 367,090.65 and 152,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,997.52, 367,090.65 and 152,827.56 is: 210,910.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,997.52 : 367,090.65 = 152,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,997.52/367,090.65 = 152,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,997.52x = 367,090.65 × 152,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,997.52x = 56,101,568,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,101,568,338.31/265,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,910.12

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