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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,772.78, 368,158.23 and 153,631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,772.78, 368,158.23 and 153,631.98 is: 212,018.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,772.78 : 368,158.23 = 153,631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,772.78/368,158.23 = 153,631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,772.78x = 368,158.23 × 153,631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,772.78x = 56,560,877,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560,877,828.20/266,772.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,018.92

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