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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,928.78, 368,383.59 and 152,243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,928.78, 368,383.59 and 152,243.49 is: 210,108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,928.78 : 368,383.59 = 152,243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,928.78/368,383.59 = 152,243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,928.78x = 368,383.59 × 152,243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,928.78x = 56,084,003,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,084,003,400.33/266,928.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,108.49

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