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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,674.34, 368,103.26 and 153,542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,674.34, 368,103.26 and 153,542.18 is: 211,941.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,674.34 : 368,103.26 = 153,542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,674.34/368,103.26 = 153,542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,674.34x = 368,103.26 × 153,542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,674.34x = 56,519,377,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,519,377,005.51/266,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,941.57

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