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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,840.08, 368,248.44 and 152,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,840.08, 368,248.44 and 152,135.44 is: 209,952.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,840.08 : 368,248.44 = 152,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,840.08/368,248.44 = 152,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,840.08x = 368,248.44 × 152,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,840.08x = 56,023,638,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023,638,448.71/266,840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,952.11

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