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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,262.31, 367,476.72 and 151,518.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,262.31, 367,476.72 and 151,518.63 is: 209,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,262.31 : 367,476.72 = 151,518.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,262.31/367,476.72 = 151,518.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,262.31x = 367,476.72 × 151,518.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,262.31x = 55,679,568,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679,568,158.99/266,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,115.47

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