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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,774.28, 368,160.30 and 153,633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,774.28, 368,160.30 and 153,633.48 is: 212,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,774.28 : 368,160.30 = 153,633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,774.28/368,160.30 = 153,633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,774.28x = 368,160.30 × 153,633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,774.28x = 56,561,748,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561,748,086.84/266,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,020.99

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