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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,916.36, 365,588.16 and 151,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,916.36, 365,588.16 and 151,739 is: 209,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,916.36 : 365,588.16 = 151,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,916.36/365,588.16 = 151,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,916.36x = 365,588.16 × 151,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,916.36x = 55,473,981,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,473,981,810.24/264,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,401.87

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