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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,942.36, 366,985.50 and 151,248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,942.36, 366,985.50 and 151,248.90 is: 208,714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,942.36 : 366,985.50 = 151,248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,942.36/366,985.50 = 151,248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,942.36x = 366,985.50 × 151,248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,942.36x = 55,506,153,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,506,153,302.52/265,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,714.98

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