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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.14, 367,158.69 and 151,346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.14, 367,158.69 and 151,346.41 is: 208,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.14 : 367,158.69 = 151,346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.14/367,158.69 = 151,346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.14x = 367,158.69 × 151,346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.14x = 55,568,149,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,568,149,631.80/266,051.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,862.66

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