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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,282.72, 367,472.64 and 151,555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,282.72, 367,472.64 and 151,555.73 is: 209,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,282.72 : 367,472.64 = 151,555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,282.72/367,472.64 = 151,555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,282.72x = 367,472.64 × 151,555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,282.72x = 55,692,584,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692,584,210.23/266,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,148.32

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