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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,658.84, 368,081.82 and 153,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,658.84, 368,081.82 and 153,526.68 is: 211,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,658.84 : 368,081.82 = 153,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,658.84/368,081.82 = 153,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,658.84x = 368,081.82 × 153,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,658.84x = 56,510,379,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,510,379,792.96/266,658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,920.14

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