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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,627.72, 367,986.32 and 153,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,627.72, 367,986.32 and 153,428.60 is: 211,754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,627.72 : 367,986.32 = 153,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,627.72/367,986.32 = 153,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,627.72x = 367,986.32 × 153,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,627.72x = 56,459,625,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459,625,896.75/266,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,754.52

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