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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,198.42, 367,361.90 and 151,493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,198.42, 367,361.90 and 151,493.55 is: 209,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,198.42 : 367,361.90 = 151,493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,198.42/367,361.90 = 151,493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,198.42x = 367,361.90 × 151,493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,198.42x = 55,652,956,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,652,956,798.77/266,198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,065.69

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