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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,926.78, 368,380.83 and 152,241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,926.78, 368,380.83 and 152,241.49 is: 210,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,926.78 : 368,380.83 = 152,241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,926.78/368,380.83 = 152,241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,926.78x = 368,380.83 × 152,241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,926.78x = 56,082,846,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,082,846,446.64/266,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,105.73

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