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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,996, 365,694.48 and 151,884.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,996, 365,694.48 and 151,884.36 is: 209,600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,996 : 365,694.48 = 151,884.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,996/365,694.48 = 151,884.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,996x = 365,694.48 × 151,884.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,996x = 55,543,272,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,272,050.33/264,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,600.42

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