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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,872.80, 368,195.04 and 153,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,872.80, 368,195.04 and 153,693.12 is: 212,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,872.80 : 368,195.04 = 153,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,872.80/368,195.04 = 153,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,872.80x = 368,195.04 × 153,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,872.80x = 56,589,044,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,589,044,466.12/266,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,045.01

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