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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,600, 365,152.32 and 151,485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,600, 365,152.32 and 151,485.12 is: 209,051.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,600 : 365,152.32 = 151,485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,600/365,152.32 = 151,485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,600x = 365,152.32 × 151,485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,600x = 55,315,143,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,315,143,013.48/264,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,051.94

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