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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,677.18, 368,087.09 and 152,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,677.18, 368,087.09 and 152,016.21 is: 209,823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,677.18 : 368,087.09 = 152,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,677.18/368,087.09 = 152,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,677.18x = 368,087.09 × 152,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,677.18x = 55,955,203,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955,203,611.65/266,677.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,823.74

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