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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,210, 368,742.52 and 152,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,210, 368,742.52 and 152,486.56 is: 210,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,210 : 368,742.52 = 152,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,210/368,742.52 = 152,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,210x = 368,742.52 × 152,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,210x = 56,228,278,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228,278,400.53/267,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,427.30

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