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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,491.37, 365,061.60 and 151,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,491.37, 365,061.60 and 151,379.73 is: 208,940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,491.37 : 365,061.60 = 151,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,491.37/365,061.60 = 151,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,491.37x = 365,061.60 × 151,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,491.37x = 55,262,926,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,262,926,441.37/264,491.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,940.38

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