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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,954.72, 368,479.52 and 153,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,954.72, 368,479.52 and 153,852.80 is: 212,364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,954.72 : 368,479.52 = 153,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,954.72/368,479.52 = 153,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,954.72x = 368,479.52 × 153,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,954.72x = 56,691,605,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,691,605,894.66/266,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,364.13

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