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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,979.61, 367,049.99 and 151,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,979.61, 367,049.99 and 151,258.19 is: 208,735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,979.61 : 367,049.99 = 151,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,979.61/367,049.99 = 151,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,979.61x = 367,049.99 × 151,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,979.61x = 55,519,314,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,519,314,535.38/265,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,735.23

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