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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,075.26, 398,900.97 and 153,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,075.26, 398,900.97 and 153,627.92 is: 230,319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,075.26 : 398,900.97 = 153,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,075.26/398,900.97 = 153,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,075.26x = 398,900.97 × 153,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,075.26x = 61,282,326,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282,326,307.08/266,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,319.52

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