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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,953.32, 367,013.83 and 151,231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,953.32, 367,013.83 and 151,231.98 is: 208,699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,953.32 : 367,013.83 = 151,231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,953.32/367,013.83 = 151,231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,953.32x = 367,013.83 × 151,231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,953.32x = 55,504,228,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,228,198.28/265,953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,699.14

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