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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,222.42, 368,675.40 and 152,418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,222.42, 368,675.40 and 152,418.57 is: 210,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,222.42 : 368,675.40 = 152,418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,222.42/368,675.40 = 152,418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,222.42x = 368,675.40 × 152,418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,222.42x = 56,192,977,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,192,977,262.18/267,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,285.41

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