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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,189.78, 367,337.06 and 151,465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,189.78, 367,337.06 and 151,465.94 is: 209,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,189.78 : 367,337.06 = 151,465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,189.78/367,337.06 = 151,465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,189.78x = 367,337.06 × 151,465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,189.78x = 55,639,053,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,639,053,089.74/266,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,020.25

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