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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,242.65, 367,416.86 and 151,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,242.65, 367,416.86 and 151,530.02 is: 209,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,242.65 : 367,416.86 = 151,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,242.65/367,416.86 = 151,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,242.65x = 367,416.86 × 151,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,242.65x = 55,674,685,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,674,685,846.29/266,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,112.57

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