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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,074.26, 398,899.47 and 153,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,074.26, 398,899.47 and 153,626.92 is: 230,318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,074.26 : 398,899.47 = 153,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,074.26/398,899.47 = 153,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,074.26x = 398,899.47 × 153,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,074.26x = 61,281,696,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,281,696,965.73/266,074.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,318.02

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