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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,281.51, 367,470.99 and 151,554.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,281.51, 367,470.99 and 151,554.53 is: 209,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,281.51 : 367,470.99 = 151,554.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,281.51/367,470.99 = 151,554.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,281.51x = 367,470.99 × 151,554.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,281.51x = 55,691,893,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,691,893,178.08/266,281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,146.68

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