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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,676.34, 368,106.02 and 153,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,676.34, 368,106.02 and 153,544.18 is: 211,944.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,676.34 : 368,106.02 = 153,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,676.34/368,106.02 = 153,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,676.34x = 368,106.02 × 153,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,676.34x = 56,520,536,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,520,536,993.96/266,676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,944.33

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