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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,285.34, 367,425.07 and 151,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,285.34, 367,425.07 and 151,557.20 is: 209,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,285.34 : 367,425.07 = 151,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,285.34/367,425.07 = 151,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,285.34x = 367,425.07 × 151,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,285.34x = 55,685,914,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,685,914,819.00/266,285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,121.22

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