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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,639.08, 365,218.26 and 151,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,639.08, 365,218.26 and 151,459.40 is: 209,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,639.08 : 365,218.26 = 151,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,639.08/365,218.26 = 151,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,639.08x = 365,218.26 × 151,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,639.08x = 55,315,738,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,315,738,528.64/264,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,023.32

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