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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,282.52, 367,472.38 and 151,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,282.52, 367,472.38 and 151,555.54 is: 209,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,282.52 : 367,472.38 = 151,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,282.52/367,472.38 = 151,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,282.52x = 367,472.38 × 151,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,282.52x = 55,692,474,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692,474,985.99/266,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,148.07

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