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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,308.84, 367,491.29 and 151,615.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,308.84, 367,491.29 and 151,615.41 is: 209,220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,308.84 : 367,491.29 = 151,615.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,308.84/367,491.29 = 151,615.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,308.84x = 367,491.29 × 151,615.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,308.84x = 55,717,342,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717,342,604.78/266,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,220.78

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