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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,945.46, 368,426.16 and 152,224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,945.46, 368,426.16 and 152,224.35 is: 210,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,945.46 : 368,426.16 = 152,224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,945.46/368,426.16 = 152,224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,945.46x = 368,426.16 × 152,224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,945.46x = 56,083,432,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,083,432,729.00/266,945.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,093.23

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