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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,993.82, 368,492.90 and 152,272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,993.82, 368,492.90 and 152,272.71 is: 210,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,993.82 : 368,492.90 = 152,272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,993.82/368,492.90 = 152,272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,993.82x = 368,492.90 × 152,272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,993.82x = 56,111,411,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,111,411,737.40/266,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,159.96

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