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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,912.85, 368,323.52 and 152,175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,912.85, 368,323.52 and 152,175.45 is: 209,992.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,912.85 : 368,323.52 = 152,175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,912.85/368,323.52 = 152,175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,912.85x = 368,323.52 × 152,175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,912.85x = 56,049,796,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,796,480.78/266,912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,992.88

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