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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,854.96, 366,955.72 and 151,195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,854.96, 366,955.72 and 151,195.41 is: 208,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,854.96 : 366,955.72 = 151,195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,854.96/366,955.72 = 151,195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,854.96x = 366,955.72 × 151,195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,854.96x = 55,482,020,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482,020,159.26/265,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,692.82

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