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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,962.94, 368,425.96 and 153,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,962.94, 368,425.96 and 153,783.74 is: 212,231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,962.94 : 368,425.96 = 153,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,962.94/368,425.96 = 153,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,962.94x = 368,425.96 × 153,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,962.94x = 56,657,919,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,657,919,815.30/266,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,231.41

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