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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,860.78, 368,289.59 and 152,175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,860.78, 368,289.59 and 152,175.11 is: 210,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,860.78 : 368,289.59 = 152,175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,860.78/368,289.59 = 152,175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,860.78x = 368,289.59 × 152,175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,860.78x = 56,044,506,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044,506,267.78/266,860.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,014.03

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