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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,999.75, 365,699.66 and 151,888.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,999.75, 365,699.66 and 151,888.11 is: 209,605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,999.75 : 365,699.66 = 151,888.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,999.75/365,699.66 = 151,888.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,999.75x = 365,699.66 × 151,888.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,999.75x = 55,545,429,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,545,429,425.60/264,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,605.59

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