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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,773.78, 368,159.61 and 153,632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,773.78, 368,159.61 and 153,632.98 is: 212,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,773.78 : 368,159.61 = 153,632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,773.78/368,159.61 = 153,632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,773.78x = 368,159.61 × 153,632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,773.78x = 56,561,457,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561,457,999.94/266,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,020.30

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