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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,729.44, 368,074.86 and 152,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,729.44, 368,074.86 and 152,032.96 is: 209,798.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,729.44 : 368,074.86 = 152,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,729.44/368,074.86 = 152,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,729.44x = 368,074.86 × 152,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,729.44x = 55,959,510,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959,510,467.39/266,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,798.78

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