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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,761.52, 369,522 and 153,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,761.52, 369,522 and 153,059.04 is: 211,227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,761.52 : 369,522 = 153,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,761.52/369,522 = 153,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,761.52x = 369,522 × 153,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,761.52x = 56,558,682,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558,682,578.88/267,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,227.82

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