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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,911.44, 368,321.58 and 152,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,911.44, 368,321.58 and 152,174.04 is: 209,990.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,911.44 : 368,321.58 = 152,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,911.44/368,321.58 = 152,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,911.44x = 368,321.58 × 152,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,911.44x = 56,048,982,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,982,847.78/266,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,990.93

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