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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,736.03, 366,703.62 and 151,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,736.03, 366,703.62 and 151,012.13 is: 208,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,736.03 : 366,703.62 = 151,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,736.03/366,703.62 = 151,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,736.03x = 366,703.62 × 151,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,736.03x = 55,376,694,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,376,694,734.91/265,736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,389.86

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