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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,895, 368,380.71 and 153,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,895, 368,380.71 and 153,783.36 is: 212,258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,895 : 368,380.71 = 153,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,895/368,380.71 = 153,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,895x = 368,380.71 × 153,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,895x = 56,650,823,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,650,823,342.99/266,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,258.84

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