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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,006, 365,708.28 and 151,894.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,006, 365,708.28 and 151,894.36 is: 209,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,006 : 365,708.28 = 151,894.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,006/365,708.28 = 151,894.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,006x = 365,708.28 × 151,894.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,006x = 55,549,025,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549,025,137.30/265,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,614.22

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