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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,838.84, 366,842.98 and 151,101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,838.84, 366,842.98 and 151,101.54 is: 208,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,838.84 : 366,842.98 = 151,101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,838.84/366,842.98 = 151,101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,838.84x = 366,842.98 × 151,101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,838.84x = 55,430,539,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,539,216.19/265,838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,511.82

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