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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,703.14, 368,038.61 and 152,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,703.14, 368,038.61 and 152,006.60 is: 209,762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,703.14 : 368,038.61 = 152,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,703.14/368,038.61 = 152,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,703.14x = 368,038.61 × 152,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,703.14x = 55,944,297,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,944,297,774.83/266,703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,762.43

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