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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,284.34, 367,423.69 and 151,556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,284.34, 367,423.69 and 151,556.20 is: 209,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,284.34 : 367,423.69 = 151,556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,284.34/367,423.69 = 151,556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,284.34x = 367,423.69 × 151,556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,284.34x = 55,685,336,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,685,336,351.50/266,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,119.83

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