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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,918, 365,586.87 and 151,748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,918, 365,586.87 and 151,748.04 is: 209,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,918 : 365,586.87 = 151,748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,918/365,586.87 = 151,748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,918x = 365,586.87 × 151,748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,918x = 55,477,090,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,477,090,972.23/264,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,412.31

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