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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,765.44, 368,095.44 and 153,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,765.44, 368,095.44 and 153,566.32 is: 211,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,765.44 : 368,095.44 = 153,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,765.44/368,095.44 = 153,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,765.44x = 368,095.44 × 153,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,765.44x = 56,527,062,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,527,062,129.58/266,765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,898.00

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