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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,980.61, 367,051.36 and 151,259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,980.61, 367,051.36 and 151,259.19 is: 208,736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,980.61 : 367,051.36 = 151,259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,980.61/367,051.36 = 151,259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,980.61x = 367,051.36 × 151,259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,980.61x = 55,519,891,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,519,891,402.00/265,980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,736.61

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