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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,872.64, 366,925.98 and 151,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,872.64, 366,925.98 and 151,187.20 is: 208,650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,872.64 : 366,925.98 = 151,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,872.64/366,925.98 = 151,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,872.64x = 366,925.98 × 151,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,872.64x = 55,474,511,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,474,511,523.46/265,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,650.70

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