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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,660.97, 368,084.75 and 153,528.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,660.97, 368,084.75 and 153,528.81 is: 211,923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,660.97 : 368,084.75 = 153,528.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,660.97/368,084.75 = 153,528.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,660.97x = 368,084.75 × 153,528.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,660.97x = 56,511,613,646.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,511,613,646.65/266,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,923.08

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