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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.48, 365,661.76 and 151,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.48, 365,661.76 and 151,795.68 is: 209,477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.48 : 365,661.76 = 151,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.48/365,661.76 = 151,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.48x = 365,661.76 × 151,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.48x = 55,505,875,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,505,875,509.20/264,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,477.89

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