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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,958.18, 368,277.84 and 153,715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,958.18, 368,277.84 and 153,715.32 is: 212,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,958.18 : 368,277.84 = 153,715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,958.18/368,277.84 = 153,715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,958.18x = 368,277.84 × 153,715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,958.18x = 56,609,946,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,609,946,024.51/266,958.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,055.48

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