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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,812.06, 368,209.37 and 152,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,812.06, 368,209.37 and 152,088.62 is: 209,887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,812.06 : 368,209.37 = 152,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,812.06/368,209.37 = 152,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,812.06x = 368,209.37 × 152,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,812.06x = 56,000,454,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,000,454,954.37/266,812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,887.27

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