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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,722.80, 368,112.28 and 153,550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,722.80, 368,112.28 and 153,550.32 is: 211,919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,722.80 : 368,112.28 = 153,550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,722.80/368,112.28 = 153,550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,722.80x = 368,112.28 × 153,550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,722.80x = 56,523,758,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523,758,389.93/266,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,919.48

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