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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,780.29, 365,387.86 and 151,581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,780.29, 365,387.86 and 151,581.17 is: 209,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,780.29 : 365,387.86 = 151,581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,780.29/365,387.86 = 151,581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,780.29x = 365,387.86 × 151,581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,780.29x = 55,385,920,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,385,920,425.54/264,780.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,176.90

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