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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,968.77, 368,458.29 and 152,247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,968.77, 368,458.29 and 152,247.66 is: 210,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,968.77 : 368,458.29 = 152,247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,968.77/368,458.29 = 152,247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,968.77x = 368,458.29 × 152,247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,968.77x = 56,096,912,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,096,912,460.10/266,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,125.37

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