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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,048.32, 368,567.16 and 152,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,048.32, 368,567.16 and 152,326.40 is: 210,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,048.32 : 368,567.16 = 152,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,048.32/368,567.16 = 152,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,048.32x = 368,567.16 × 152,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,048.32x = 56,142,508,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142,508,641.02/267,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,233.52

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