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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,943.45, 368,423.40 and 152,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,943.45, 368,423.40 and 152,222.34 is: 210,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,943.45 : 368,423.40 = 152,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,943.45/368,423.40 = 152,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,943.45x = 368,423.40 × 152,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,943.45x = 56,082,272,058.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,082,272,058.76/266,943.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,090.46

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