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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,780.48, 368,168.84 and 153,639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,780.48, 368,168.84 and 153,639.68 is: 212,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,780.48 : 368,168.84 = 153,639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,780.48/368,168.84 = 153,639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,780.48x = 368,168.84 × 153,639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,780.48x = 56,565,340,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,565,340,154.53/266,780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,029.54

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