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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,348.69, 367,572.16 and 153,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,348.69, 367,572.16 and 153,171.44 is: 211,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,348.69 : 367,572.16 = 153,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,348.69/367,572.16 = 153,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,348.69x = 367,572.16 × 153,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,348.69x = 56,301,557,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,301,557,051.11/266,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,382.89

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