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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,338.50, 367,557.94 and 153,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,338.50, 367,557.94 and 153,161.26 is: 211,368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,338.50 : 367,557.94 = 153,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,338.50/367,557.94 = 153,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,338.50x = 367,557.94 × 153,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,338.50x = 56,295,637,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,295,637,213.40/266,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,368.76

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