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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,775.28, 368,161.68 and 153,634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,775.28, 368,161.68 and 153,634.48 is: 212,022.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,775.28 : 368,161.68 = 153,634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,775.28/368,161.68 = 153,634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,775.28x = 368,161.68 × 153,634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,775.28x = 56,562,328,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,328,262.73/266,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,022.37

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