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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,677.34, 368,107.40 and 153,545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,677.34, 368,107.40 and 153,545.18 is: 211,945.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,677.34 : 368,107.40 = 153,545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,677.34/368,107.40 = 153,545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,677.34x = 368,107.40 × 153,545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,677.34x = 56,521,116,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521,116,224.61/266,677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,945.70

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