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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,846.08, 368,256.72 and 152,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,846.08, 368,256.72 and 152,141.44 is: 209,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,846.08 : 368,256.72 = 152,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,846.08/368,256.72 = 152,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,846.08x = 368,256.72 × 152,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,846.08x = 56,027,107,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027,107,670.48/266,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,960.39

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