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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,778.97, 368,166.77 and 153,638.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,778.97, 368,166.77 and 153,638.17 is: 212,027.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,778.97 : 368,166.77 = 153,638.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,778.97/368,166.77 = 153,638.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,778.97x = 368,166.77 × 153,638.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,778.97x = 56,564,467,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,564,467,685.15/266,778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,027.46

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