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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,823.12, 368,235.90 and 152,104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,823.12, 368,235.90 and 152,104.50 is: 209,915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,823.12 : 368,235.90 = 152,104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,823.12/368,235.90 = 152,104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,823.12x = 368,235.90 × 152,104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,823.12x = 56,010,337,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,010,337,451.55/266,823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,915.61

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