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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,769.60, 368,173.80 and 153,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,769.60, 368,173.80 and 153,614.40 is: 212,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,769.60 : 368,173.80 = 153,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,769.60/368,173.80 = 153,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,769.60x = 368,173.80 × 153,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,769.60x = 56,556,797,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,556,797,382.72/266,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,006.16

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