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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,367.12, 367,597.80 and 153,189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,367.12, 367,597.80 and 153,189.96 is: 211,408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,367.12 : 367,597.80 = 153,189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,367.12/367,597.80 = 153,189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,367.12x = 367,597.80 × 153,189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,367.12x = 56,312,292,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,312,292,278.09/266,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,408.57

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