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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,023.27, 365,741.87 and 151,867.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,023.27, 365,741.87 and 151,867.89 is: 209,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,023.27 : 365,741.87 = 151,867.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,023.27/365,741.87 = 151,867.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,023.27x = 365,741.87 × 151,867.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,023.27x = 55,544,445,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,445,322.21/265,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,583.28

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