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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,585.76, 365,134.88 and 151,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,585.76, 365,134.88 and 151,444.96 is: 208,997.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,585.76 : 365,134.88 = 151,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,585.76/365,134.88 = 151,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,585.76x = 365,134.88 × 151,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,585.76x = 55,297,837,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,297,837,296.20/264,585.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,997.78

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