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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,339.50, 367,559.32 and 153,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,339.50, 367,559.32 and 153,162.26 is: 211,370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,339.50 : 367,559.32 = 153,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,339.50/367,559.32 = 153,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,339.50x = 367,559.32 × 153,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,339.50x = 56,296,216,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296,216,135.26/266,339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,370.14

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