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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.64, 367,159.38 and 151,346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.64, 367,159.38 and 151,346.91 is: 208,863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.64 : 367,159.38 = 151,346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.64/367,159.38 = 151,346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.64x = 367,159.38 × 151,346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.64x = 55,568,437,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,568,437,640.52/266,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,863.35

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