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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,356.96, 367,583.52 and 153,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,356.96, 367,583.52 and 153,179.72 is: 211,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,356.96 : 367,583.52 = 153,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,356.96/367,583.52 = 153,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,356.96x = 367,583.52 × 153,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,356.96x = 56,306,340,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,306,340,670.21/266,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,394.29

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