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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,872.81, 366,889.86 and 151,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,872.81, 366,889.86 and 151,135.50 is: 208,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,872.81 : 366,889.86 = 151,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,872.81/366,889.86 = 151,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,872.81x = 366,889.86 × 151,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,872.81x = 55,450,082,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,082,436.03/265,872.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,558.68

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