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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,886.64, 366,914.88 and 151,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,886.64, 366,914.88 and 151,158.24 is: 208,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,886.64 : 366,914.88 = 151,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,886.64/366,914.88 = 151,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,886.64x = 366,914.88 × 151,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,886.64x = 55,462,207,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,462,207,490.61/265,886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,593.43

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