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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,766.44, 368,096.82 and 153,567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,766.44, 368,096.82 and 153,567.32 is: 211,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,766.44 : 368,096.82 = 153,567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,766.44/368,096.82 = 153,567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,766.44x = 368,096.82 × 153,567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,766.44x = 56,527,642,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,527,642,147.92/266,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,899.38

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