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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,637.08, 365,215.50 and 151,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,637.08, 365,215.50 and 151,457.40 is: 209,020.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,637.08 : 365,215.50 = 151,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,637.08/365,215.50 = 151,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,637.08x = 365,215.50 × 151,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,637.08x = 55,314,590,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,590,069.70/264,637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,020.56

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