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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,838.36, 366,842.30 and 151,101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,838.36, 366,842.30 and 151,101.05 is: 208,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,838.36 : 366,842.30 = 151,101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,838.36/366,842.30 = 151,101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,838.36x = 366,842.30 × 151,101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,838.36x = 55,430,254,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,254,124.70/265,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,511.12

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