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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,129.80, 367,255.88 and 151,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,129.80, 367,255.88 and 151,408.15 is: 208,941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,129.80 : 367,255.88 = 151,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,129.80/367,255.88 = 151,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,129.80x = 367,255.88 × 151,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,129.80x = 55,605,533,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605,533,367.42/266,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,941.40

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