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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,786.60, 368,197.26 and 153,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,786.60, 368,197.26 and 153,631.40 is: 212,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,786.60 : 368,197.26 = 153,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,786.60/368,197.26 = 153,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,786.60x = 368,197.26 × 153,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,786.60x = 56,566,660,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566,660,529.96/266,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,029.62

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