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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,394.12, 367,609.14 and 153,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,394.12, 367,609.14 and 153,218.76 is: 211,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,394.12 : 367,609.14 = 153,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,394.12/367,609.14 = 153,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,394.12x = 367,609.14 × 153,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,394.12x = 56,324,616,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,324,616,595.47/266,394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,433.41

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