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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,186.78, 367,332.92 and 151,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,186.78, 367,332.92 and 151,462.94 is: 209,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,186.78 : 367,332.92 = 151,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,186.78/367,332.92 = 151,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,186.78x = 367,332.92 × 151,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,186.78x = 55,637,324,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,637,324,021.98/266,186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,016.11

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