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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,934.64, 366,974.35 and 151,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,934.64, 366,974.35 and 151,196.73 is: 208,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,934.64 : 366,974.35 = 151,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,934.64/366,974.35 = 151,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,934.64x = 366,974.35 × 151,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,934.64x = 55,485,319,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,485,319,959.73/265,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,642.69

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