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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,839.08, 368,247.06 and 152,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,839.08, 368,247.06 and 152,134.44 is: 209,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,839.08 : 368,247.06 = 152,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,839.08/368,247.06 = 152,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,839.08x = 368,247.06 × 152,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,839.08x = 56,023,060,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023,060,254.75/266,839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,950.73

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