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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,712.80, 368,098.48 and 153,540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,712.80, 368,098.48 and 153,540.32 is: 211,905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,712.80 : 368,098.48 = 153,540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,712.80/368,098.48 = 153,540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,712.80x = 368,098.48 × 153,540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,712.80x = 56,517,958,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,517,958,410.71/266,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,905.68

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