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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,027.27, 365,747.39 and 151,871.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,027.27, 365,747.39 and 151,871.89 is: 209,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,027.27 : 365,747.39 = 151,871.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,027.27/365,747.39 = 151,871.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,027.27x = 365,747.39 × 151,871.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,027.27x = 55,546,747,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,546,747,381.87/265,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,588.80

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