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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,039.32, 368,554.74 and 152,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,039.32, 368,554.74 and 152,317.40 is: 210,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,039.32 : 368,554.74 = 152,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,039.32/368,554.74 = 152,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,039.32x = 368,554.74 × 152,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,039.32x = 56,137,299,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,137,299,754.48/267,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,221.10

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