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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,591.20, 367,906.96 and 153,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,591.20, 367,906.96 and 153,414.24 is: 211,718.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,591.20 : 367,906.96 = 153,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,591.20/367,906.96 = 153,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,591.20x = 367,906.96 × 153,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,591.20x = 56,442,166,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,442,166,659.11/266,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,718.04

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