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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,238.17, 368,697.11 and 152,434.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,238.17, 368,697.11 and 152,434.35 is: 210,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,238.17 : 368,697.11 = 152,434.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,238.17/368,697.11 = 152,434.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,238.17x = 368,697.11 × 152,434.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,238.17x = 56,202,103,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202,103,547.56/267,238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,307.17

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