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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,999, 365,698.62 and 151,887.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,999, 365,698.62 and 151,887.36 is: 209,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,999 : 365,698.62 = 151,887.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,999/365,698.62 = 151,887.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,999x = 365,698.62 × 151,887.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,999x = 55,544,997,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,997,947.44/264,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,604.56

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