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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,493.80, 365,002.98 and 151,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,493.80, 365,002.98 and 151,321.32 is: 208,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,493.80 : 365,002.98 = 151,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,493.80/365,002.98 = 151,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,493.80x = 365,002.98 × 151,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,493.80x = 55,232,732,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,232,732,737.53/264,493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,824.30

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