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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,845.27, 366,888.27 and 151,159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,845.27, 366,888.27 and 151,159.89 is: 208,613.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,845.27 : 366,888.27 = 151,159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,845.27/366,888.27 = 151,159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,845.27x = 366,888.27 × 151,159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,845.27x = 55,458,790,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458,790,535.49/265,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,613.04

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