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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,231.92, 368,688.50 and 152,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,231.92, 368,688.50 and 152,428.08 is: 210,298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,231.92 : 368,688.50 = 152,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,231.92/368,688.50 = 152,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,231.92x = 368,688.50 × 152,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,231.92x = 56,198,480,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,198,480,173.08/267,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,298.53

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