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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,775.03, 368,161.34 and 153,634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,775.03, 368,161.34 and 153,634.23 is: 212,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,775.03 : 368,161.34 = 153,634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,775.03/368,161.34 = 153,634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,775.03x = 368,161.34 × 153,634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,775.03x = 56,562,183,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,183,218.50/266,775.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,022.03

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