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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,879.17, 368,284.10 and 152,194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,879.17, 368,284.10 and 152,194.73 is: 210,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,879.17 : 368,284.10 = 152,194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,879.17/368,284.10 = 152,194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,879.17x = 368,284.10 × 152,194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,879.17x = 56,050,898,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,050,898,452.29/266,879.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,023.50

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