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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,238.85, 367,441.74 and 151,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,238.85, 367,441.74 and 151,545.28 is: 209,150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,238.85 : 367,441.74 = 151,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,238.85/367,441.74 = 151,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,238.85x = 367,441.74 × 151,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,238.85x = 55,684,061,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,684,061,568.56/266,238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,150.77

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