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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,772.03, 368,157.20 and 153,631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,772.03, 368,157.20 and 153,631.23 is: 212,017.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,772.03 : 368,157.20 = 153,631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,772.03/368,157.20 = 153,631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,772.03x = 368,157.20 × 153,631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,772.03x = 56,560,442,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560,442,701.20/266,772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,017.89

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