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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,951.79, 368,357.85 and 153,752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,951.79, 368,357.85 and 153,752.67 is: 212,158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,951.79 : 368,357.85 = 153,752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,951.79/368,357.85 = 153,752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,951.79x = 368,357.85 × 153,752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,951.79x = 56,636,002,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,636,002,952.96/266,951.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,158.17

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