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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,633.84, 368,047.36 and 153,501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,633.84, 368,047.36 and 153,501.68 is: 211,885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,633.84 : 368,047.36 = 153,501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,633.84/368,047.36 = 153,501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,633.84x = 368,047.36 × 153,501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,633.84x = 56,495,888,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495,888,079.56/266,633.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,885.66

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