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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,175.08, 365,957.94 and 152,014.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,175.08, 365,957.94 and 152,014.84 is: 209,789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,175.08 : 365,957.94 = 152,014.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,175.08/365,957.94 = 152,014.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,175.08x = 365,957.94 × 152,014.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,175.08x = 55,631,037,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631,037,695.83/265,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,789.84

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