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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,929.38, 365,587.77 and 151,759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,929.38, 365,587.77 and 151,759.42 is: 209,419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,929.38 : 365,587.77 = 151,759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,929.38/365,587.77 = 151,759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,929.38x = 365,587.77 × 151,759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,929.38x = 55,481,387,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481,387,934.29/264,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,419.54

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