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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,819.63, 368,231.06 and 152,101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,819.63, 368,231.06 and 152,101.00 is: 209,910.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,819.63 : 368,231.06 = 152,101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,819.63/368,231.06 = 152,101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,819.63x = 368,231.06 × 152,101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,819.63x = 56,008,313,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,008,313,297.60/266,819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,910.77

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