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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,686.41, 368,049.92 and 152,000.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,686.41, 368,049.92 and 152,000.13 is: 209,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,686.41 : 368,049.92 = 152,000.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,686.41/368,049.92 = 152,000.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,686.41x = 368,049.92 × 152,000.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,686.41x = 55,943,634,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943,634,926.49/266,686.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,773.10

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