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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,286.34, 367,426.45 and 151,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,286.34, 367,426.45 and 151,558.20 is: 209,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,286.34 : 367,426.45 = 151,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,286.34/367,426.45 = 151,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,286.34x = 367,426.45 × 151,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,286.34x = 55,686,491,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,686,491,394.39/266,286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,122.60

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