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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,600.21, 367,908.59 and 153,423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,600.21, 367,908.59 and 153,423.05 is: 211,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,600.21 : 367,908.59 = 153,423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,600.21/367,908.59 = 153,423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,600.21x = 367,908.59 × 153,423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,600.21x = 56,445,656,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,445,656,543.01/266,600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,723.98

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