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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,249.72, 368,784.60 and 152,525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,249.72, 368,784.60 and 152,525.17 is: 210,473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,249.72 : 368,784.60 = 152,525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,249.72/368,784.60 = 152,525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,249.72x = 368,784.60 × 152,525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,249.72x = 56,248,933,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,248,933,808.38/267,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,473.31

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