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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,342.50, 367,563.46 and 153,165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,342.50, 367,563.46 and 153,165.26 is: 211,374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,342.50 : 367,563.46 = 153,165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,342.50/367,563.46 = 153,165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,342.50x = 367,563.46 × 153,165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,342.50x = 56,297,952,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,297,952,917.40/266,342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,374.28

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