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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,391.72, 367,621.38 and 153,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,391.72, 367,621.38 and 153,207 is: 211,426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,391.72 : 367,621.38 = 153,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,391.72/367,621.38 = 153,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,391.72x = 367,621.38 × 153,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,391.72x = 56,322,168,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,322,168,765.66/266,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,426.12

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