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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,773.41, 368,159.10 and 153,632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,773.41, 368,159.10 and 153,632.61 is: 212,019.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,773.41 : 368,159.10 = 153,632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,773.41/368,159.10 = 153,632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,773.41x = 368,159.10 × 153,632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,773.41x = 56,561,243,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561,243,428.25/266,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,019.79

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