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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,038.32, 368,553.36 and 152,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,038.32, 368,553.36 and 152,316.40 is: 210,219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,038.32 : 368,553.36 = 152,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,038.32/368,553.36 = 152,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,038.32x = 368,553.36 × 152,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,038.32x = 56,136,721,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136,721,003.10/267,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,219.72

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