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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,322.57, 367,525.17 and 153,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,322.57, 367,525.17 and 153,145.32 is: 211,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,322.57 : 367,525.17 = 153,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,322.57/367,525.17 = 153,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,322.57x = 367,525.17 × 153,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,322.57x = 56,284,759,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,284,759,767.70/266,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,340.56

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