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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,363.62, 367,592.97 and 153,186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,363.62, 367,592.97 and 153,186.46 is: 211,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,363.62 : 367,592.97 = 153,186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,363.62/367,592.97 = 153,186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,363.62x = 367,592.97 × 153,186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,363.62x = 56,310,265,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,310,265,795.19/266,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,403.74

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