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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,375.62, 367,609.57 and 153,198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,375.62, 367,609.57 and 153,198.50 is: 211,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,375.62 : 367,609.57 = 153,198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,375.62/367,609.57 = 153,198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,375.62x = 367,609.57 × 153,198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,375.62x = 56,317,234,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,234,709.65/266,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,420.38

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