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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,119.76, 365,878.08 and 151,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,119.76, 365,878.08 and 151,942.80 is: 209,688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,119.76 : 365,878.08 = 151,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,119.76/365,878.08 = 151,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,119.76x = 365,878.08 × 151,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,119.76x = 55,592,539,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592,539,933.82/265,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,688.41

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