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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,364.32, 399,561.84 and 100,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,364.32, 399,561.84 and 100,153.76 is: 150,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,364.32 : 399,561.84 = 100,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,364.32/399,561.84 = 100,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,364.32x = 399,561.84 × 100,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,364.32x = 40,017,620,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,017,620,628.52/266,364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,236.42

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