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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,787.55, 365,397.86 and 151,588.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,787.55, 365,397.86 and 151,588.43 is: 209,186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,787.55 : 365,397.86 = 151,588.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,787.55/365,397.86 = 151,588.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,787.55x = 365,397.86 × 151,588.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,787.55x = 55,390,085,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390,085,337.83/264,787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,186.90

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