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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,717.80, 368,105.38 and 153,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,717.80, 368,105.38 and 153,545.32 is: 211,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,717.80 : 368,105.38 = 153,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,717.80/368,105.38 = 153,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,717.80x = 368,105.38 × 153,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,717.80x = 56,520,858,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,520,858,365.82/266,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,912.58

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