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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,837.54, 368,195.60 and 152,126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,837.54, 368,195.60 and 152,126.15 is: 209,911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,837.54 : 368,195.60 = 152,126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,837.54/368,195.60 = 152,126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,837.54x = 368,195.60 × 152,126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,837.54x = 56,012,177,614.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,012,177,614.28/266,837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,911.16

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