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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,743.14, 366,709.73 and 151,005.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,743.14, 366,709.73 and 151,005.85 is: 208,379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,743.14 : 366,709.73 = 151,005.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,743.14/366,709.73 = 151,005.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,743.14x = 366,709.73 × 151,005.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,743.14x = 55,375,312,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,375,312,810.12/265,743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,379.09

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