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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,930.28, 368,361.03 and 152,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,930.28, 368,361.03 and 152,227.60 is: 210,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,930.28 : 368,361.03 = 152,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,930.28/368,361.03 = 152,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,930.28x = 368,361.03 × 152,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,930.28x = 56,074,715,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,074,715,180.38/266,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,072.51

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