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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,661.16, 365,248.74 and 151,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,661.16, 365,248.74 and 151,481.32 is: 209,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,661.16 : 365,248.74 = 151,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,661.16/365,248.74 = 151,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,661.16x = 365,248.74 × 151,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,661.16x = 55,328,361,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328,361,263.54/264,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,053.57

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