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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,779.97, 368,168.15 and 153,639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,779.97, 368,168.15 and 153,639.17 is: 212,028.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,779.97 : 368,168.15 = 153,639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,779.97/368,168.15 = 153,639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,779.97x = 368,168.15 × 153,639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,779.97x = 56,565,048,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,565,048,986.44/266,779.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,028.85

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